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Disgustful

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/dɪsˈɡʌst.fəl/

Definitions

  • Causing disgust; offensive or repellent.
  • Full of disgust; showing strong aversion.

Usage Examples

  • The smell coming from the garbage was utterly disgustful.
  • His disgustful remarks offended everyone in the room.

Etymology

Derived from Middle French 'desgoust' (disgust) + English suffix '-ful'. First recorded usage in the 16th century.

Synonyms

  • Repulsive
  • Revolting
  • Abhorrent
  • Offensive

Antonyms

  • Pleasant
  • Appealing
  • Delightful
  • Enjoyable

Translations

LanguageTranslationPronunciation
SpanishAsqueroso/as.keˈɾo.so/
FrenchDégoutant/de.ɡu.tɑ̃/
GermanEkelhaft/ˈeːkl̩haft/
Hindiघिनौना/ɡʱɪ.nɔː.nɑː/
Chinese恶心的/ě xīn de/
Arabicمقرف/muqrif/
RussianОтвратительный/ətvrɐˈtʲitʲɪlʲnɨj/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • American English: /dɪsˈɡʌst.fəl/
  • British English: /dɪsˈɡʌst.fʊl/
  • Australian English: /dɪsˈɡʌst.fəl/

Historical Usage

In early English literature, 'disgustful' was frequently used to describe deeply repelling or loathsome experiences, often appearing in moral and philosophical texts.

Cultural Nuances

While 'disgustful' is grammatically correct, it is less commonly used in modern English, with 'disgusting' being the preferred term. In literary or poetic contexts, 'disgustful' may still appear to emphasize an archaic or formal tone.

More Information

The word 'disgustful' has been in usage since at least the 16th century. Though it has largely fallen out of favor, it can still be found in literary works and historical texts. Understanding the nuances of 'disgustful' versus 'disgusting' provides insight into language evolution.

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