Antonyms for disgusting

Grammar : Adj

Spell : dis-guhs-ting, dih-skuhs-

Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈgʌs tɪŋ, dɪˈskʌs-

Definition of disgusting

Origin : 1590s, from Middle French desgoust "strong dislike, repugnance," literally "distaste" (16c., Modern French dégoût), from desgouster "have a distaste for," from des- "opposite of" (see dis-) + gouster "taste," from Latin gustare "to taste" (see gusto).

adj sickening; repulsive

Example sentences :

Death was everywhere, and in his most terrific and disgusting aspects.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

Every appetite is openly displayed, it's a most disgusting sight!
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

All at once the poignant and disgusting attack of the insects ceased.
Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling

First of all it compels the proletariat to live in the most disgusting promiscuity.
Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel

It had, however, no other effect than that of disgusting all parties.
Extract from : « Memoirs Of The Court Of Marie Antoinette, Queen Of France, Complete » by Madame Campan

"What's most disgusting is that Nana might have heard everything," continued she.
Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola

It is disgusting to have them blazing away at us like this and not be allowed to answer.
Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

Shall I stop the carriage and remove the contamination of my disgusting person?
Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

The latter are so disgusting as to be almost unbearable by a stranger.
Extract from : « Aztec Land » by Maturin M. Ballou

The most disgusting object in the world is a man who drinks!
Extract from : « The Plunderer » by Roy Norton

Synonyms for disgusting

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