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repulsive Definition and Meaning in English (repulsive definition)

adjective
Synonyms:disgustingrevoltingoffensive
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Repulsive definition: Causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust, often to the point of aversion.

Definitions of Repulsive

  1. 1adjective

    Causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust, often to the point of aversion.

Example Sentences

“The smell from the garbage dump was truly repulsive.”

“His repulsive comments offended everyone present.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounrepulsion
adverbrepulsively

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

repulsive forcecollocation

A force that pushes objects away from each other.

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Repulsive definition: Causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust, often to the point of aversion.
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'Repulsive' translates to 'repulsive' in English. Repulsive definition: Causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust, often to the point of aversion.
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