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disˈgustingly, adv. [f. prec. + -ly2.] In a disgusting manner, so as to cause disgust; colloq. offensively, aggravatingly, annoyingly.
1758L. Temple Sketches (ed. 2) 16 Neither..flat on the one hand, nor disgustingly stiff on the other. 1804Ann. Rev. II. 52/2 Calcutta is described as disgustingly filthy. a1856Masson Ess. iii. 75 He stands before them disgustingly unabashed. 1864Daily Tel. 1 June, With these disgustingly long days, the night never would come on. 1892Jessopp Stud. Recluse vi. (1893) 198 The Younger Pliny..was disgustingly rich. |