What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
rebarbative
Example
The rebarbative smell of the garbage made me feel sick. [rebarbative: adjective]
Example
His rebarbative attitude towards his coworkers made it hard to work with him. [rebarbative: adjective]
revolting
Example
The food was revolting, I couldn't even take a bite. [revolting: adjective]
Example
His revolting comments made everyone uncomfortable. [revolting: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Rebarbative is a less common word than revolting and is more likely to be used in formal writing or speech.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between rebarbative and revolting?
Rebarbative is a more formal word than revolting and is often used in academic or professional contexts.