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- [ri-pel-uh nt]
- /rɪˈpɛl ənt/
- /rɪˈpel.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-pel-uh nt]
- /rɪˈpɛl ənt/
Definitions of repellent word
- adjective repellent causing distaste or aversion; repulsive. 1
- adjective repellent forcing or driving back. 1
- adjective repellent serving or tending to ward off or drive away. 1
- adjective repellent impervious or resistant to something (often used in combination): moth-repellant. 1
- noun repellent something that repels, as a substance that keeps away insects. 1
- noun repellent a medicine that serves to prevent or reduce swellings, tumors, etc. 1
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Origin of repellent
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Latin repellent- (stem of repellēns), present participle of repellere to drive back. See repel, -ent
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Parts of speech for Repellent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
repellent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
repellent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for repellent
adj repellent
- abominable — Something that is abominable is very unpleasant or bad.
- aversive — tending to dissuade or repel
- big mouth — If you say that someone is a big mouth or that they have a big mouth, you mean that they tell other people things that should have been kept secret.
- cold-shoulder — to snub; show indifference to.
- cruddy — dirty or unpleasant
noun repellent
- inhospitality — lack of hospitality; inhospitable attitude toward or treatment of visitors, guests, etc.
- inhospitableness — The quality of being inhospitable.
adjective repellent
- coldblooded — having a body temperature that fluctuates, approximating that of the surrounding air, land, or water
- coldhearted — lacking sympathy; unfeeling
- corpselike — Resembling a corpse.
- dislikable — Not capable or worthy of being liked; not liked; regarded with displeasure or aversion.
- foul — grossly offensive to the senses; disgustingly loathsome; noisome: a foul smell.
Antonyms for repellent
adj repellent
- bewitching — enchanting; charming; fascinating.
- comely — A comely woman is attractive.
- fair — free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.
- fascinating — of great interest or attraction; enchanting; charming; captivating: a fascinating story; fascinating jewelry.
adjective repellent
- enchanting — Delightfully charming or attractive.
- engaging — Charming and attractive.
- engrossing — Absorbing all one's attention or interest.
- entertaining — Providing amusement or enjoyment.
- enticing — Attractive or tempting; alluring.
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