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Meaning of repulsively
The primary meaning of the word "repulsively" is in a way that causes a strong feeling of disgust or distaste.
Etymology of repulsively
The word "repulsively" originates from the Latin words "repulsus" meaning driven back or repelled, and the suffix "-ive" which forms an adjective indicating a tendency or quality, with the word "repulsive" emerging in the 15th century to describe something that drives away or repels, and the adverb "repulsively" following to describe the manner of such an action.
Synonyms
distastefully
offensively
unpleasantly
disagreeably
unattractively
repugnantly
nauseatingly
sickeningly
disgustingly
horribly
appallingly
shockingly
gruesomely
hideously
heinously
atrociously
abhorrently
odiously
detestably
loathsomely
abominably
vilely
foully
grossly
repulsively
revoltingly
disgustfully
Definitions
- In a way that causes a strong feeling of disgust or distaste
- * In a manner that is offensive or unpleasant
Usage Examples
- The rotten food smelled repulsively and had to be thrown away.
- * The thought of eating insects is repulsively unappealing to many people.
- * The movie's graphic violence was depicted repulsively, making it hard to watch.