Word
nauseating
Phoneticsnau·se·at·ing
US/ˈnɔʒiˌeɪtɪŋ/
UK/nˈɔːsɪˌeɪtɪŋ/
Definition
v. making you feel sick or want to vomit. It can also describe something that is very unpleasant or disgusting to look at or hear.
v. causing a feeling of sickness or the urge to vomit; alternatively, extremely unpleasant or offensive in appearance, sound, or smell.
Examples
“The smell of the old garbage was absolutely nauseating.”
“The car ride was so nauseating that I had to pull over and stop for a few minutes.”
“While the physical symptoms of the illness were manageable, the nauseating combination of bright lights and loud music in the hospital hallway proved far more difficult for the patient to endure.”
Examples
simple
“The smell of the old garbage was absolutely nauseating.”
contextual
“The car ride was so nauseating that I had to pull over and stop for a few minutes.”
complex
“While the physical symptoms of the illness were manageable, the nauseating combination of bright lights and loud music in the hospital hallway proved far more difficult for the patient to endure.”
Real-World Examples
“Sweet and sickly, entrancing yet nauseating – it was a scent so overpowering it could make you dizzy.”