revolting
adjective
re·volt·ing
ri-ˈvōl-tiŋ 
also -ˈvȯl-
: extremely offensive
revolting behavior
a revolting odor
revoltingly
adverb
Examples of revolting in a Sentence
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
For him, the most revolting thing about his life in Iran was its pervasive stink.
—
Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 15 Jan. 2026
This revolting behavior is not limited to the media.
—Brooke L. Rollins, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The many physically revolting and morally repellent acts that ensue amount to little but a gross-out joke.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
How does this happen, no matter how revolting or nonsensical the trend can be?
—Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2022
See All Example Sentences for revolting
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 15 Jan. 2026
This revolting behavior is not limited to the media.
—Brooke L. Rollins, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The many physically revolting and morally repellent acts that ensue amount to little but a gross-out joke.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
How does this happen, no matter how revolting or nonsensical the trend can be?
—Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2022
See All Example Sentences for revolting
Cite this Entry
“Revolting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolting. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
