Definitions
- Describing something that is unpleasant or undesirable. - Referring to a person or thing that is repulsive or disgusting. - Talking about a situation or experience that is difficult or uncomfortable.
- Describing something that is extremely unpleasant or offensive. - Referring to a person or thing that causes disgust or repulsion. - Talking about a situation or experience that is sickening or nauseating.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something unpleasant or disgusting.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person, thing, or situation.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words can be used to express strong emotions like disgust or aversion.
- 5Both words are more commonly used in informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Revolting is stronger and more intense than loathly.
- 2Usage: Revolting is more commonly used to describe something that is extremely unpleasant or offensive, while loathly is used to describe something that is simply unpleasant or undesirable.
- 3Connotation: Revolting has a more negative connotation than loathly.
- 4Formality: Loathly is slightly more formal than revolting.
Remember this!
Loathly and revolting are synonyms that describe something unpleasant or disgusting. However, revolting is a stronger and more intense word that is used to describe something that is extremely unpleasant or offensive, while loathly is used to describe something that is simply unpleasant or undesirable. Additionally, loathly is slightly more formal than revolting.
