Revolting
[rɪ'vəʊltɪŋ] or [rɪ'voltɪŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Revolt
(a.) Causing abhorrence mixed with disgust; exciting extreme repugnance; loathsome; as, revolting cruelty.
Typed by Damian
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Shocking, disgusting, sickening, nauseating, nauseous, repulsive, offensive, obnoxious, hateful, horrible, abominable, monstrous.
Edited by Beverly
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Shocking, repulsive, disgusting, offensive, horrible, hideous, abhorrent
ANT:Attractive, genial, pleasing, charming, captivating
Edited by Greg
Examples
- It would have been as revolting to him as is cannibalism to us. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- From the moment that Tom saw him approaching, he felt an immediate and revolting horror at him, that increased as he came near. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- I attempted to direct Limping Lucy's attention to some less revolting object than my face. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- He is so revolting to me, too, that his being away from here, at present, is quite a relief to my mind. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- I had shrunk from reasoning my own way fairly to that revolting conclusion. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
Edited by Greg