Revolted

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvoʊltɪd/

Definitions of revolted

verb to feel disgust or shock; to rebel against authority or control

Example Sentences

A1 The students revolted against the school's new dress code.

A2 The workers revolted when their pay was cut without warning.

B1 The citizens revolted against the corrupt government.

B2 The soldiers revolted against their commanding officer.

C1 The prisoners revolted against the harsh conditions in the jail.

C2 The people revolted against the oppressive regime and demanded freedom.

Examples of revolted in a Sentence

formal The citizens revolted against the government's decision to raise taxes.

informal I was revolted by the sight of that disgusting food.

slang She was totally revolted by his rude behavior.

figurative The idea of working in a cubicle revolted her adventurous spirit.

Grammatical Forms of revolted

• past tense: revolted
• plural: revolts
• comparative: more revolted
• superlative: most revolted
• present tense: revolt
• future tense: will revolt
• perfect tense: have revolted
• continuous tense: is revolting
• singular: revolter
• positive degree: revolted
• infinitive: to revolt
• gerund: revolting
• participle: revolting

Origin and Evolution of revolted

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'revolted' originated from the Latin word 'revoltare', meaning to rebel or to turn away.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'revolted' has evolved to encompass not just physical rebellion but also a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion towards something.