Revoltingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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revoltingly
[ rɪˈvəʊltɪŋli ]
in disgust or shock
In a way that causes intense disgust or shock. It is often used to describe something extremely unpleasant or offensive.
Synonyms
disgustingly, offensively, repulsively.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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revoltingly |
Used to describe something extremely unpleasant or disgusting. It often implies a strong emotional reaction.
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disgustingly |
Used to describe something that causes a feeling of strong disapproval or nausea. Frequently used for things that are dirty or unsanitary.
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offensively |
Used when describing something that causes offense or is considered rude or inappropriate. It often has a strong negative connotation, indicating something that upsets or insults someone.
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repulsively |
Used to describe something that causes intense aversion or disgust. It suggests a physical reaction of wanting to move away from the source of repulsion.
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Examples of usage
- She found the smell revoltingly overpowering.
- The movie was revoltingly violent and graphic.
- The politician's behavior was revoltingly unethical.
Translations
Translations of the word "revoltingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 revoltante
🇮🇳 घृणास्पद तरीके से
🇩🇪 ekelerregend
🇮🇩 dengan menjijikkan
🇺🇦 огидно
🇵🇱 odrażająco
🇯🇵 嫌悪的に
🇫🇷 répugnant
🇪🇸 asquerosamente
🇹🇷 tiksindirici şekilde
🇰🇷 역겹게
🇸🇦 بشكل مروع
🇨🇿 odporně
🇸🇰 odporne
🇨🇳 令人作呕地
🇸🇮 ogabno
🇮🇸 viðbjóðslega
🇰🇿 жиркенішті түрде
🇬🇪 საზიზღრად
🇦🇿 iyrənc şəkildə
🇲🇽 asquerosamente
Etymology
The adverb 'revoltingly' is derived from the verb 'revolt,' which comes from the Latin 'revolut-' meaning 'to overturn.' The suffix '-ing' is added to form the adverb. The word has been used in English since the late 18th century to describe something causing intense disgust or shock.
See also: revolting.