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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