Question

Is insulting a gerund

Answer 1

It can be; yes. Though it can also be an adjective.

Step-by-step explanation:

As a gerund, ....

Insulting another person is disrespectful.

As an adjective, ....

That was an insulting comment.

Answer 2

Yes, "insulting" is a gerund.

Step-by-step explanation:

A verbal is formed using a verb, but it functions as a different part of speech in the sentence. Gerunds function as nouns in the sentence. Typically, a gerund is used as a "thing" or an "idea," and gerunds always end in "-ing"