English adjective: repulsive | |||
1. | repulsive offensive to the mind | ||
Samples | An abhorrent deed. The obscene massacre at Wounded Knee. Morally repugnant customs. Repulsive behavior. The most repulsive character in recent novels. | ||
Synonyms | abhorrent, detestable, obscene, repugnant | ||
Similar | offensive | ||
Antonyms | inoffensive | ||
2. | repulsive possessing the ability to repel | ||
Samples | A repulsive force. | ||
Attribute | repulsion, repulsive force | ||
Domain category | natural philosophy, physics | ||
Antonyms | attractive | ||
3. | repulsive so extremely ugly as to be terrifying | ||
Samples | A hideous scar. A repulsive mask. | ||
Synonyms | hideous | ||
Similar | ugly | ||
Antonyms | beautiful | ||