Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ickier

Adjective
/ˈɪk.i.ər/
Definition
more unpleasant, distasteful, or gross than something else
Examples
  • The old leftovers in the fridge were even ickier than I expected.
  • When I stepped in the muddy puddle, my shoes felt ickier than ever.
  • She found the horror movie so ickier that she had to look away during the gory scenes.
Meaning
The term ‘ickier’ is used to describe something that is especially disagreeable or revolting. It is often used in informal contexts to express aversion.
Synonyms
  • gross
  • disgusting
  • repulsive
  • nasty
  • foul