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- [ri-puhg-nuh nt]
- /rɪˈpʌg nənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-puhg-nuh nt]
- /rɪˈpʌg nənt/
Definitions of repugnantly word
- adjective repugnantly distasteful, objectionable, or offensive: a repugnant smell. 1
- adjective repugnantly making opposition; averse. 1
- adjective repugnantly opposed or contrary, as in nature or character. 1
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Origin of repugnantly
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English repugnaunt < Middle French < Latin repugnant- (stem of repugnāns, present participle of repugnāre), equivalent to repugn(āre) to repugn + -ant- -ant
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Parts of speech for Repugnantly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
repugnantly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
repugnantly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for repugnantly
adverb repugnantly
- abhorrently — causing repugnance; detestable; loathsome: an abhorrent deed.
- detestably — In a detestable manner.
- foully — grossly offensive to the senses; disgustingly loathsome; noisome: a foul smell.
- grimly — stern and admitting of no appeasement or compromise: grim determination; grim necessity.
- gruesomely — In a gruesome manner.
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