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revoltingly

|re-volt-ing-ly|

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/rɪˈvoʊltɪŋli/

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/rɪˈvəʊltɪŋli/

(revolting)

causing disgust

Base FormNoun
revoltingrevolt
Etymology
Etymology Information

'revoltingly' originates from the verb 'revolt,' which comes from the Latin word 'revolvere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'volvere' meant 'to roll.'

Historical Evolution

'revolvere' transformed into the Old French word 'revolter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'revolt' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to roll back or turn away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to rebel or cause disgust.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that causes disgust or revulsion.

The food was revoltingly undercooked.

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Last updated: 2025/04/07 17:37