Meaning & Definition of Repulsive in English
English⟶
Repulsive
/ripəlsɪv/
adjective
1. Offensive to the mind
- "An abhorrent deed"
- "The obscene massacre at wounded knee"
- "Morally repugnant customs"
- "Repulsive behavior"
- "The most repulsive character in recent novels"
synonym:
- abhorrent,
- detestable,
- obscene,
- repugnant,
- repulsive
2. Possessing the ability to repel
- "A repulsive force"
synonym:
- repulsive(a)
3. So extremely ugly as to be terrifying
- "A hideous scar"
- "A repulsive mask"
synonym:
- hideous,
- repulsive
Examples of using
Tom found Mary repulsive.