Repulsively: meaning, definitions and examples
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repulsively
[ rɪˈpʌlsɪvli ]
in a negative manner
In a manner causing strong dislike or disgust.
Synonyms
disgustingly, offensively, revoltingly
Examples of usage
- She looked at him repulsively.
- The smell from the garbage was repulsively strong.
Translations
Translations of the word "repulsively" in other languages:
🇵🇹 repulsivamente
🇮🇳 घृणित रूप से
🇩🇪 abstoßend
🇮🇩 secara menjijikkan
🇺🇦 відразливо
🇵🇱 odrażająco
🇯🇵 嫌悪感を抱かせるように
🇫🇷 de manière répulsive
🇪🇸 repulsivamente
🇹🇷 itici bir şekilde
🇰🇷 혐오스럽게
🇸🇦 بشكل مقزز
🇨🇿 odpudivě
🇸🇰 odpudivo
🇨🇳 令人厌恶地
🇸🇮 odvračilno
🇮🇸 fráhrifa
🇰🇿 жек көруші түрде
🇬🇪 მოწამლური
🇦🇿 təəccüblü şəkildə
🇲🇽 repulsivamente
Word origin
The word 'repulsively' is derived from the adjective 'repulsive', which originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'repulsus', meaning 'driven back'. Over time, the adverb form 'repulsively' evolved to describe actions or behaviors that evoke strong dislike or disgust in others.
See also: repulse, repulsion, repulsive, repulsiveness.