nauseously

In stomach-churning fashion

Nauseously describes doing something in a way that causes nausea or disgust.

A boat may rock nauseously, or someone may describe food as nauseously sweet.

The word also describes the manner of someone experiencing nausea: She leaned nauseously over the railing.

Often confused with nauseatingly, which more precisely means "in a way that induces nausea in others."

disgusting

revoltingly

In a repulsive way

abhorrently · vilely · loathsomely · offensively · repugnantly · grossly · hideously · horridly · grotesquely · foully

physical

sick

Unwell or impressively cool

dizzy · lightheaded · seasick · carsick · airsick · vertigo · indigestion · stomachache · unwell · pale

overwhelming

excessively

Beyond proper measure

unbearably · oppressively · intolerably · intensely · overwhelmingly · overbearingly

Opposites
physical sensation/digestive comfort

nauseouslycomfortably

At ease physically

soothingly · easily

palatability/appeal

nauseouslyappetizingly

In hunger-arousing manner

deliciously · temptingly · mouthwateringly · palatably · pleasantly

emotional/aesthetic quality

nauseouslypleasantly

In an enjoyable manner

refreshingly · delightfully · agreeably · charmingly · tastefully

Family

nauseous, nauseousness

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