Definitions
- Describing a feeling of disgust or aversion towards something. - Referring to an unpleasant taste or smell that causes nausea. - Talking about a reaction to something that is unappetizing or unappealing.
- Describing something that is extremely unpleasant or offensive. - Referring to a situation or behavior that is disgusting or repulsive. - Talking about a reaction to something that is sickening or nauseating.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a strong feeling of disgust or aversion.
- 2Both words can be used to describe something that is unpleasant or unappetizing.
- 3Both words can be used as adjectives or gerunds/present participles.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Revolting is stronger and more extreme than yucking in terms of the level of disgust or aversion.
- 2Usage: Yucking is more informal and colloquial than revolting, which is more formal and academic.
- 3Connotation: Yucking is often associated with a sense of humor or playfulness, while revolting is more serious and negative.
- 4Scope: Revolting can be used to describe a wider range of situations or behaviors than yucking, which is more limited to reactions to food or taste.
Remember this!
Yucking and revolting are synonyms that both describe a strong feeling of disgust or aversion. However, revolting is a stronger and more formal term than yucking, which is more informal and colloquial. Additionally, yucking is more limited in scope and often associated with humor or playfulness, while revolting can be used to describe a wider range of situations or behaviors.
