vidrig
disgusting
Definition & meaning
The word vidrig is an adjective used to describe something that causes a strong feeling of disgust, aversion, or repulsion. It can refer to physical sensations (like a terrible smell or taste), moral actions, or general situations that are deeply unpleasant or offensive.
Common translations include:
- Disgusting or revolting.
- Loathsome or abhorrent.
- Nasty or vile.
Grammar & Word origin
Vidrig is an adjective. In its definite and plural forms, it becomes vidriga. It does not have a distinct neuter form that differs from the common form in standard usage (though vidrigt is used as the adverbial form).
The word is etymologically derived from the Old Swedish vidhrigh, which comes from the preposition vidh (modern Swedish: vid, meaning "against") and a suffix related to direction. Originally, it carried the sense of something being "directed against" or "contrary to," which eventually evolved into the modern meaning of something that stands against one's sensibilities or is fundamentally disagreeable.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Äcklig (disgusting)
- Motbjudande (repulsive)
- Avskyvärd (abominable)
- Vederstygglig (loathsome)
- Otäck (nasty)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Det kom en vidrig lukt från soporna.adjective
A disgusting smell was coming from the garbage.
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