Revoltingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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revoltingly

 

[ rɪˈvəʊltɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.

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Word Description / Examples
revoltingly

Used to describe something extremely unpleasant or disgusting. It often implies a strong emotional reaction.

  • The food was cooked so revoltingly that no one could eat it.
  • He spoke revoltingly about his experiences.
disgustingly

Used to describe something that causes a feeling of strong disapproval or nausea. Frequently used for things that are dirty or unsanitary.

  • The room was disgustingly filthy.
  • They behaved disgustingly towards the waiter.
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.

  • He spoke offensively to everyone at the meeting.
  • The comment was offensively sexist.
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.

  • The smell of the garbage was repulsively strong.
  • She found his behavior repulsively arrogant.

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.