repulsively
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Definition
Adverb: - In a manner that causes intense disgust, aversion, or loathing; offensively. - In a way that is so unpleasant or morally offensive as to be repellent.
Usage
The adverb "repulsively" is used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb to describe an action or quality performed or existing in a manner that is extremely unpleasant and likely to drive others away. It emphasizes the offensiveness of the subject.
Examples
- The villain in the story was repulsively cruel to the innocent characters.
- He was sweating repulsively after the long run in the humid weather.
- The food had been left out so long it smelled repulsively sour.
- She found his flattery to be repulsively insincere.
Advanced Usage
- "repulsively fascinating": Describes something that is so horrifying or grotesque that it paradoxically holds one's attention.
- The documentary about deep-sea creatures was repulsively fascinating.
- Used to intensify adjectives describing negative traits.
- repulsively arrogant, repulsively selfish, repulsively violent
Variants and Related Words
- Repulsive (adjective): Arousing intense distaste or disgust.
- The repulsive smell made everyone leave the room.
- Repulsion (noun): A feeling of intense distaste or disgust.
- She felt a wave of repulsion at the sight.
- Repel (verb): To cause disgust or aversion.
- His attitude could repel even his closest friends.
Synonyms
- Disgustingly: In a manner causing revulsion.
- Revoltingly: In an extremely offensive or shocking way.
- Loathsomely: In a manner deserving of hatred or disgust.
- Abominably: In a very unpleasant or disagreeable way.
- Offensively: In a manner causing resentment or annoyance.
Antonyms
- Attractively: In a pleasing or appealing manner.
- Delightfully: In a charming or enjoyable way.
- Pleasantly: In an agreeable or satisfactory manner.
Adverb
- in an offensive and hateful manner
- I don't know anyone who could have behaved so abominably