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repulsively

[/rɪˈpʌlsɪvli/]
adverb
repugnantemente
1. In a manner that causes disgust or aversion; in a way that repels or drives away
The food smelled repulsively bad after being left out for days.
A comida cheirava repugnantemente mal depois de ficar exposta por dias.
2. In an offensive or objectionable manner
He behaved repulsively toward his guests.
Ele se comportou repugnantemente com seus convidados.
Synonyms
disgustinglyoffensivelyabominablyrevoltinglynauseously
Antonyms
attractivelypleasinglyappealinglycharmingly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
repugnantemente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
de forma repulsiva
Alternative phrasing sometimes preferred
Portugal
repugnantemente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

repulsively ugly
repulsively rude
behave repulsively
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