What does repulsive mean?
Repulsive means Tending to rouse aversion or to repulse; disgusting..
Repulsive
/ɹɪˈpʌlsɪv/ · adjective
Meaning
Tending to rouse aversion or to repulse; disgusting..
Definitions by Sense
- Tending to rouse aversion or to repulse; disgusting.
- (physics) Having the capacity to repel.
- Cold; reserved; forbidding.
Example Sentences
a repulsive smell
The problem is to strike a balance between, on the one hand, the harsh poverty which still dominated the lives of most working folk, the repulsive physical environment and the moral void which surrounded so many of them, and, on the other, the undoubted general improvement of their conditions and prospects since the 1840s.
Synonyms for repulsive
Antonyms for repulsive
Related Words
Word Forms
- more repulsive
- most repulsive
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for repulsive?
Common synonyms include repellent, disgusting, vile, inappropriate.
What is the opposite of repulsive?
Possible antonyms include attractive.
How do you use repulsive in a sentence?
a repulsive smell
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