revolting

1 of 2

adjective

re·​volt·​ing ri-ˈvōl-tiŋ 

also -ˈvȯl-

: extremely offensive

revolting behavior

a revolting odor

revoltingly adverb

revolting

2 of 2

present participle of revolt entry 1

Synonyms of revolting

Adjective

• disgusting
• sickening
• ugly
• awful
• horrible
• shocking
• hideous
• obnoxious
• obscene
• offensive
• dreadful

Examples of revolting in a Sentence

Adjective

The bloody scenes in the movie were positively revolting.

the revolting sight of animals being slaughtered for no good reason

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Decide for yourself whether that’s a bold indicator of English football’s superiority over the rest of the world, or a revolting symbol of the bloated and vulgar behemoth that the game has become. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Their dynamic is instead a cudgel to beat the film into an even more revolting shape. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Babies and toddlers will put just about anything in their mouths, including objects that adults find profoundly revolting. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026

The revolting legacy of the pedophile trafficker Jeffrey Epstein continues to unmask the obstacles to finding truth. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from present participle of revolt entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1806, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for revolting

• bolting
• jolting
• molting

Kids Definition

revolting

adjective

re·​volt·​ing

: very offensive : disgusting

revoltingly adverb