Definition of "insulting"

insulting

/ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/

adjective
comparative more insulting, superlative most insulting
1. Containing insult, or having the intention of insulting.
verb
1. present participle and gerund of insult
noun
plural insultings
1. The act of giving insult.
  Quotations
  grievous reproaches, and scornful insultings over him in his affliction
  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
  Many were the outragings and insultings of the Indians upon the English while Sir Edmund Andros was Governor.
  1689, Thomas Smith, diary