Repulsive

Pronunciation

• enPR: /rÄ­-pÅ­l'sÄ­v/

Origin

repulse + -ive

Full definition of repulsive

Adjective

1. tending to rouse aversion or to repulse
2. (physics) having the capacity to repel

Usage notes

Nouns to which "repulsive" is often applied: force, interaction, potential.

Synonyms

• repellent
• similar: disgusting, vile

Antonyms

• (tending to rouse aversion) attractive
• (physics, having the capacity to repel) attractive

Anagrams

• prelusive, pulverise