Repulsive (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Possessing the ability to repel; "a repulsive force".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

• Attractive

Related Words

• Repulsiveness (noun)
• Repel (verb)

Meaning ²

So extremely ugly as to be terrifying; "a hideous scar"; "a repulsive mask".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Hideous

Related Words

• Repulsiveness (noun)
• Repel (verb)

Meaning ³

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".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Obscene
• Repugnant
• Abhorrent
• Detestable

Related Words

• Repulsiveness (noun)
• Repel (verb)