insulting /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •Containing insult, or having the intention of insulting.He received an insulting letter. noun1 •The act of giving insult.grievous reproaches, and scornful insultings over him in his affliction — 1678 formsinsultings · more insulting · most insulting