Meaning & use
repulsive
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Causing intense dislike or disgust.
See it in a sentence
The smell coming from the fridge was absolutely repulsive.
She found his arrogant behavior repulsive.
A note on using this word
Repulsive can describe both physical disgust, like a bad smell, and moral disgust at someone's behavior or character.
Words with a similar meaning
disgustingrevolting
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Words with an opposite meaning
attractiveappealing
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