DISTASTEFULLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does distastefully mean? • DISTASTEFULLY (adverb)
The adverb DISTASTEFULLY has 2 senses:
1. in an offensively distasteful manner
2. in a disgusting manner or to a disgusting degree
Familiarity information: DISTASTEFULLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• DISTASTEFULLY (adverb)
Meaning:
In an offensively distasteful manner
Context example:
a distastefully explicit report on the Royal couple's marital life
Pertainym:
distasteful (highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust)
Meaning:
In a disgusting manner or to a disgusting degree
Synonyms:
disgustingly; revoltingly; sickeningly; distastefully
Context example:
the beggar was disgustingly filthy
Pertainym:
distasteful (highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust)
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