Disgustedly

/dɪsˈɡʌstɪdli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that shows strong disapproval or revulsion toward something.

Etymology

From 'disgusted' (past participle of disgust, from Old French 'desgouster' meaning to turn away from in distaste) plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The prefix 'dis-' indicates reversal or negation, while 'gust' relates to taste.

Kelly Says

The word 'disgust' literally means 'bad taste' in its original French form, so when you say something disgustedly, you're echoing a 700-year-old metaphor about how moral disapproval feels like a bad flavor in your mouth.

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