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

1. in an offensive and hateful manner
   • I don't know anyone who could have behaved so abominably