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Meaning of repellently
The primary meaning of "repellently" is in a manner that is unattractive or unpleasant.
Etymology of repellently
The word "repellently" is derived from the verb "repel," which comes from the Old French word "repeller," meaning to drive back or away, and the Latin word "repellere," which is a combination of "re-" (meaning back or away) and "pellere" (meaning to drive)
Historically, the word has been used to describe something that is unpleasant, unattractive, or inspires dislike
Synonyms
repulsively
offensively
distastefully
unpleasantly
unattractively
disagreeably
obnoxiously
nastily
horribly
awfully
terribly
unpleasantly
uninvitingly
discourteously
rudely
coarsely
crudely
brutally
harshly
bitterly
acrimoniously
sourly
astringently
sharply
pungently
bitingly
caustically
abrasively
gruffly
brusquely
curtly
gruffly
Definitions
- In a way that is unpleasant or unattractive, inspiring dislike or distaste
- * Causing a strong feeling of revulsion or distaste
Usage Examples
- The smell of rotten food was repellently strong and made me feel sick
- * The actor's performance was repellently over-the-top and lacked any real depth or emotion
- * The company's business practices were repellently dishonest and led to a major scandal
Antonyms
attractively
pleasantly
appealingly
invitingly
courteously
politely
kindly
gently
softly
sweetly
nicely
agreeably
delightfully
charmingly
alluringly
enticingly
temptingly
seductively
captivatingly
engagingly
endearingly
winsomely