Definition

Adverb: In a manner that shows strong revulsion, extreme dislike, or profound disapproval; with disgust.

Usage

The adverb "disgustedly" is used to describe how an action is performed, specifically conveying that the action is done with a feeling of disgust. It modifies verbs, often those related to looking, speaking, reacting, or moving away.

Examples

• She disgustedly averted her eyes from the gruesome scene.
• "I can't believe you did that," he said disgustedly, throwing the empty wrapper on the table.
• He shook his head disgustedly and walked out of the meeting.
• The critic disgustedly pushed the plate away after one bite.

Advanced Usage

• Used with verbs of rejection or repulsion: "disgustedly" frequently pairs with verbs like , , , , or to emphasize the visceral nature of the rejection.
  • He disgustedly dismissed the corrupt official's excuses.
• As a sentence adverb (less common): It can sometimes modify an entire sentence or clause to set the emotional tone.
  • Disgustedly, she realized the entire project was built on lies.

Variants and Related Words

• Disgust (noun): A strong feeling of revulsion or profound disapproval.
• Disgust (verb): To cause someone to feel revulsion or strong disapproval.
• Disgusting (adjective): Arousing revulsion or strong disapproval; repulsive.
• Disgusted (adjective): Feeling or expressing revulsion or strong disapproval.

Synonyms

• Contemptuously: In a scornful manner that shows the subject is considered beneath consideration.
• Repulsedly: In a manner showing one has been repelled (less common, but conceptually similar).
• With revulsion: With a sense of intense disgust.
• Sickenedly: In a way that shows one feels sickened or nauseated by something.

Antonyms

• Admiringly: In a manner expressing respect and warm approval.
• Approvingly: In a manner showing agreement or acceptance.
• Enthusiastically: In a manner showing intense and eager enjoyment or interest.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• To look on in disgust: To watch something while feeling disgust. ("Disgustedly" describes one looks on.)
  • The villagers looked on disgustedly as the factory polluted their river.
• To recoil in disgust: To suddenly move back because of disgust.
  • She recoiled disgustedly from the rotting food.

Adverb

1. with disgust
   • disgustedly, she averted her eyes when they brought in the mutilated body of the horse