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Definition of revolting

revolting

/rɪˈvoʊl.tɪŋ/
re · volt · ing
Adverb:revoltingly
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Past Simple:revolted
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Past Participle:revolted
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Present Participle:revolting
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revolting Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Causing intense disgust or revulsion; extremely unpleasant or offensive.

Example

"The neglected refrigerator gave off a revolting odor that filled the entire kitchen."

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• verb

1

To rise in rebellion or engage in an uprising against an established authority or ruler (present participle of revolt).

Example

"The historical chronicle describes how the peasants were revolting against the heavy taxes imposed by the crown."

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• Nearby Words

revoke
revolt
revolter
revolting
revoltingly
revolution
revolutionary

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived as the participial adjective from the verb 'revolt', which comes from Middle French 'revolter' and ultimately from Vulgar Latin '*revolvitare' (to turn or roll back). The sense of 'causing intense disgust' developed in the early 19th century from the idea of something making one's stomach or feelings turn away in revulsion.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Revolting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/revolting
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