Word
revolting
Phoneticsre·volt·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈvoʊɫtɪŋ/
UK/ɹɪvˈəʊltɪŋ/
Definition
adj. extremely unpleasant or disgusting. You use this to describe something that makes you feel sick or very uncomfortable.
adj. extremely offensive or disgusting; causing intense aversion or nausea. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be', 'look', or 'smell'.
Examples
“The smell from the old trash was absolutely revolting.”
“The kitchen staff was fired immediately after the health inspector found revolting conditions behind the main refrigerators.”
“While the visual effects in the horror film were technically impressive, many viewers found the graphic nature of the scenes truly revolting and left the cinema early.”
Examples
simple
“The smell from the old trash was absolutely revolting.”
contextual
“The kitchen staff was fired immediately after the health inspector found revolting conditions behind the main refrigerators.”
complex
“While the visual effects in the horror film were technically impressive, many viewers found the graphic nature of the scenes truly revolting and left the cinema early.”
Usage
Typically functions as a gradable adjective and is frequently modified by intensifiers like 'absolutely', 'utterly', or 'truly'.
Real-World Examples
“I mean, it’s a revolting amount of money.” West has given billionaires more thought recently than he’d probably like to.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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