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repulsive

/rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

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adjective

/rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/B2formal
  • ruОписывает то, что вызывает сильное чувство отвращения или неприязни.

Describes something that causes a strong feeling of disgust or aversion.

  1. Offensive to the mindB2formal

    Causing a strong feeling of disgust or aversion; morally or intellectually offensive.

    ruОтвратительный

    • His repulsive behavior at the dinner party shocked everyone.
    • The idea of cheating is repulsive to honest people.
    • She found his arrogant attitude utterly repulsive.

    Synonymsabhorrentabominablecontemptibledetestabledistastefulloathsomeobjectionableodiousoffensiverevolting

    Antonymsappealingattractivedelightfulpleasant

  2. Possessing the ability to repelC1formalscientific

    Having the physical property to push something away or resist attraction.

    ruОтталкивающий

    • Magnets have repulsive forces when like poles are brought together.
    • The repulsive nature of the particles prevents them from merging.
    • In physics, repulsive interactions are fundamental to atomic structure.

    Synonymsrepellantrepellentrepelling

    Antonymsattractive

  3. Extremely ugly or terrifyingB2informal

    So extremely unattractive or hideous as to cause fear or horror.

    ruОтталкивающий

    • The monster in the movie was truly repulsive.
    • The abandoned house had a repulsive, decaying appearance.
    • His repulsive scars made children run away in fear.

    Synonymsfrightfulghastlygruesomehideoushorridhorrifyingmonstrousterrifying

    Antonymsappealingattractivebeautifulgorgeoushandsomelovelypretty

Forms
  • more repulsive comparative form
  • most repulsive superlative form
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