Appallingly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ə-ˈpȯ-liŋ/ ap·pall·ing

Meaning & Definition of Appallingly

Appallingly (adjective)

  1. inspiring horror, dismay, or disgust

Appallingly (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in terribly, shockingly

    similar: abominably, awfully, dreadfully, horrendously, horribly, horridly, shockingly, sickeningly, terribly, vilely, alarmingly, disturbingly, perturbingly, traumatically, unsettlingly, badly, disagreeably, ill, unpleasantly, annoyingly, disgustingly, distressingly, irritatingly, vexingly, alack, alas, ay, wirra (Irish), woe, unhappily, unluckily, lamentably, regrettably, sadly, tragically, unfortunately
    opposite: blessedly, fortunately, happily, luckily, thankfully, advantageously, helpfully, excellently, superbly, marvelously, sensationally, wonderfully, agreeably, charmingly, delectably, deliciously, delightfully, dreamily, enchantingly, enjoyably, favorably, felicitously, fetchingly, gloriously, gratifyingly, great, nicely, palatably, pleasantly, pleasingly, pleasurably, prettily, satisfyingly, splendidly, sweetly, swimmingly, welcomely, well, winningly, finely, grandly, magnificently

Related Entry: Appalling (adjective)

Appalling is a different word from Appallingly. The synonyms below are for appalling, not for appallingly.

  1. causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment

    "opening your mouth to show me your half-chewed food is absolutely appalling"

    similar: abhorrent, abominable, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul, fulsome, gross, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, noxious, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, rancid, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening, ugly
    related: exceptionable, objectionable, brackish, disagreeable, dislikable, unpleasant, contemptible, despicable, detestable, hard, hateful, unhealthy, unsavory, unwholesome, execrable, lousy, miserable, atrocious, frightful, ghastly, grim, grisly, gruesome, heinous, horrific, horrifying, lurid, macabre, monstrous, nightmarish, sick, sickish, sickly, terrible, unspeakable, vile, off-putting, undesirable, unwanted, unwelcome, barbarous, unchristian, uncivilized, ungodly, unholy, distressing, disturbing, upsetting
    opposite: innocuous, inoffensive
    near: acceptable, agreeable, alluring, appealing, attractive, blessed, congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, desirable, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, gratifying, heavenly, inviting, likable, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, savory, sweet, welcome, unexceptionable, unobjectionable, healthful, healthy, restorative, salubrious, salutary, wholesome

  2. extremely disturbing or repellent

    "appalling crimes against humanity"

    similar: atrocious, awful, dreadful, frightful, ghastly, grisly, gruesome, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, horrific, horrifying, lurid, macabre, monstrous, nightmare, nightmarish, shocking, terrible, terrific
    related: alarming, bloodcurdling, dire, direful, fearful, fearsome, forbidding, formidable, frightening, gut-wrenching, hair-raising, heart-stopping, intimidating, redoubtable, scary, terrifying, abhorrent, deplorable, disagreeable, disgusting, distasteful, loathsome, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, offensive, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, sickening, abominable, evil, foul, heinous, noxious, odious, unspeakable, vile, grotesque, ugly, unsightly
    near: agreeable, appealing, attractive, delectable, delicious, delightful, enjoyable, enticing, inviting, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome, cheering, comforting, soothing

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Appallingly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Appallingly:

Irish: wirra
abominably, awfully, dreadfully, horrendously, horribly, horridly, shockingly, sickeningly, terribly, vilely, alarmingly, disturbingly, perturbingly, traumatically, unsettlingly, badly, disagreeably, ill, unpleasantly, annoyingly, disgustingly, distressingly, irritatingly, vexingly, alack, alas, ay, woe, unhappily, unluckily, lamentably, regrettably, sadly, tragically, unfortunately

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Appallingly

Words with the opposite meaning of Appallingly:

blessedly, fortunately, happily, luckily, thankfully, advantageously, helpfully, excellently, superbly, marvelously, sensationally, wonderfully, agreeably, charmingly, delectably, deliciously, delightfully, dreamily, enchantingly, enjoyably, favorably, felicitously, fetchingly, gloriously, gratifyingly, great, nicely, palatably, pleasantly, pleasingly

Word Forms of Appallingly

Derived words: appallingly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Appallingly

from present participle of appall

First known use: 1635

Frequently Asked Questions about Appallingly

What does "Appallingly" mean?

"Appallingly" means inspiring horror, dismay, or disgust. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: inspiring horror, dismay, or disgust.

What is another word for "Appallingly"?

Other words for "Appallingly" include abominably, awfully, dreadfully, horrendously, horribly, horridly, shockingly and sickeningly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Appallingly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Appallingly"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Appallingly". Common alternatives include abominably, awfully, dreadfully, horrendously, horribly, horridly, shockingly, sickeningly, terribly and vilely.

What is the opposite of "Appallingly"?

Antonyms of "Appallingly" include blessedly, fortunately, happily, luckily, thankfully, advantageously, helpfully and excellently.

Is "Appallingly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Appallingly" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Appallingly"?

"Appallingly" is pronounced /ə-ˈpȯ-liŋ/ and divided into syllables as ap·pall·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Appallingly"?

"Appallingly" comes from from present participle of appall. First known use: 1635.

What is another word for "Appallingly" meaning "as in terribly, shockingly"?

When "Appallingly" (adverb) means as in terribly, shockingly, synonyms include abominably, awfully, dreadfully, horrendously, horribly and horridly. Opposites in this sense include blessedly, fortunately, happily and luckily.