🤢Repulsive

adjective
/rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Meaning

extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust
arousing intense distaste or disgust

Example Sentences

The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.

The garbage gave off a repulsive smell.

Synonyms

disgusting, revolting, nauseating, offensive, vile
Entry 1
disgusting, revolting, nauseating, offensive
Entry 2
disgusting, revolting, offensive, vile, nauseating

Antonyms

attractive, appealing, pleasant, charming
Entry 1
attractive, appealing, pleasant, charming
Entry 2
pleasant, attractive

Collocations

repulsive behavior, repulsive smell, repulsive appearance, repulsive odor, repulsive sight, utterly repulsive
Entry 1
repulsive behavior, repulsive smell, repulsive appearance
Entry 2
repulsive behavior, repulsive odor, repulsive sight, utterly repulsive

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