repulsive

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Learn the meaning of repulsive with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

repulsive

(adjective)

Meaning

causing strong dislike or disgust

Example

"The repulsive smell of the garbage made everyone turn away."

Synonyms

disgustingoffensiverevolting

Antonyms

appealingpleasantattractive

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'repulsus', meaning driven back.
Related word forms
  • noun: repulsion
  • adverb: repulsively