revoltingly
Definition
Adverb: * In a manner that causes intense disgust or loathing; to a degree that is extremely offensive or repulsive.
Usage
The adverb "revoltingly" is used to modify an adjective or a verb, intensifying it to express that something is shockingly or nauseatingly unpleasant. It describes an extreme level of offensiveness to the senses or moral feelings.
Examples
- The food was revoltingly greasy and cold.
- He behaved revoltingly towards his guests.
- The room smelled revoltingly of stale smoke and decay.
Advanced Usage
- "revoltingly + adjective": This is the most common construction, where "revoltingly" intensifies the quality described by the adjective (e.g., revoltingly sweet, revoltingly cruel).
- "revoltingly + adverb": Less common, but can be used to modify another adverb describing a manner (e.g., He smiled revoltingly smugly).
Variants and Related Words
- Revolting (adjective): Causing intense disgust.
- The revolting smell made everyone leave the room.
- Revolt (verb): To cause to feel disgust; to rise in rebellion.
- (As a verb meaning to disgust): The cruelty of the act revolted the onlookers.
Synonyms
- Disgustingly
- Repulsively
- Sickeningly
- Nauseatingly
- Vilely
Antonyms
- Delightfully
- Pleasantly
- Appealingly
- Charmingly
Notes on Meaning
"Revoltingly" emphasizes a strong, visceral reaction of disgust. It is stronger than words like "unpleasantly" or "badly" and is reserved for situations that are profoundly offensive.
Adverb
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in a disgusting manner or to a disgusting degree
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the beggar was disgustingly filthy
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