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REPULSIVELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does repulsively mean?
• REPULSIVELY (adverb)
The adverb REPULSIVELY has 1 sense:
1. in an offensive and hateful manner
Familiarity information: REPULSIVELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an offensive and hateful manner
Synonyms:
abominably; detestably; odiously; repulsively
Context example:
I don't know anyone who could have behaved so abominably
Pertainym:
repulsive (offensive to the mind)
Context examples
Anne could command herself enough to receive that look, and not repulsively.
(Persuasion, by Jane Austen)
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