insulting

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English[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
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Adjective[edit]

insulting (comparative more insulting, superlative most insulting)

  1. Containing insult, or having the intention of insulting.
    He received an insulting letter.

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Verb[edit]

insulting

  1. present participle and gerund of insult

Noun[edit]

insulting (plural insultings)

  1. The act of giving insult.
    • a. 1678 (date written), Isaac Barrow, “(please specify the chapter name or sermon number). Of a Peacable Temper and Carriage”, in The Works of Dr. Isaac Barrow. [], volumes (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: A[braham] J[ohn] Valpy, [], published 1830–1831, →OCLC:
      grievous reproaches, and scornful insultings over him in his affliction
    • 1689, Thomas Smith, diary:
      Many were the outragings and insultings of the Indians upon the English while Sir Edmund Andros was Governor.

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