— repulsively , adv. — repulsiveness , n.
/ri pul"siv/ , adj.
1. causing repugnance or aversion: a repulsive mask.
2. capable of causing repulsion; serving to repulse: to present enough repulsive force to keep the enemy from daring to attack.
3. tending to drive away or keep at a distance; cold; forbidding: arrogant, repulsive airs to frighten the timid.
4. Physics. of the nature of or characterized by physical repulsion.
[ 1590-1600; REPULSE + -IVE ]
Syn. 1. loathsome, disgusting, offensive, distasteful.