Loathsome and Sickly

Loathsome

Loathsome adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.
Usage example: we traced the foul smell to a pile of loathsome garbage by the back wall

Sickly and loathsome are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sickly" instead an adjective "Loathsome".

Nearby Words: loath, loathed

Sickly

Sickly adjective - Chronically or repeatedly suffering from poor health.

Loathsome and sickly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Loathsome" instead an adjective "Sickly".

Nearby Words: sick, sickening, sickle, sicked
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