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Antonyms for repellent


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ri-pel-uhnt
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈpɛl ənt



Definition of repellent

Origin :
  • also repellant, 1640s, from Latin repellentem (nominative repelens), present participle of repellere (see repel). Originally of medicines (that reduced tumors); meaning "distasteful, disagreeable" first recorded 1797.
  • adj repulsive
  • adj revolting
Example sentences :
  • Repellent differences and dislikes separate them from mankind.
  • Extract from : « Latin America and the United States » by Elihu Root
  • It was a repellent caricature, but could still be very funny.
  • Extract from : « The Velvet Glove » by Harry Harrison
  • He had found the only way, and repellent though it might be to him, he must take it.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
  • There was something fascinating as well as repellent about the woods.
  • Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Cruise » by Burt L. Standish
  • He grew daily more sullen and repellent, toward Albert noticeably so.
  • Extract from : « Wayside Courtships » by Hamlin Garland
  • It was a man of repellent aspect whom she recognised instantly, for Jno.
  • Extract from : « The Girl on the Boat » by Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
  • He excelled in no sport, was unpleasant in features and repellent in manners.
  • Extract from : « Henry VIII. » by A. F. Pollard
  • That he should be attentive is natural, that he should be affected is repellent to my notions.
  • Extract from : « The Blue Wall » by Richard Washburn Child
  • For, in proportion as life is pleasant and precious, death is hideous and repellent.
  • Extract from : « Chaldea » by Znade A. Ragozin
  • Yet there was nothing especially gruesome or repellent about the corpse.
  • Extract from : « Fantmas » by Pierre Souvestre

Synonyms for repellent

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