repulsivamente
This is a big word! It means something is very, very dirty or bad. If you see something that makes you say 'yuck!', you can say it is repulsively bad.
Use repulsively when you want to say something is very unpleasant. For example, if a room smells repulsively, you probably want to leave right away.
Repulsively is used to describe actions or things that cause strong dislike. It is stronger than just 'bad' or 'ugly.' Use it when you want to show that something is offensive to your senses or feelings.
At this level, you can use repulsively to describe behavior. For example, a person might behave repulsively if they are being cruel. It emphasizes the intensity of the negative reaction.
In advanced English, repulsively is used to add nuance to descriptions of moral or aesthetic failure. It suggests a deep-seated aversion that is almost impossible to ignore, often used in literary or critical contexts.
Mastery of repulsively involves understanding its etymological connection to 'repel.' It is a precise tool for conveying visceral disgust, often used to contrast with 'attractively' or 'pleasantly' in sophisticated prose.
repulsivamente em 30 segundos
- Adverb meaning 'disgustingly'.
- Used for strong aversion.
- Rooted in 'pushing away'.
- Common in formal writing.
When you use the word repulsively, you are talking about something that is truly gross or offensive. It is the adverb form of the adjective 'repulsive,' which comes from the idea of being pushed away.
Imagine smelling something that makes you physically recoil—that is repulsively bad. It is a strong word, so use it when you really want to emphasize that something is deeply unpleasant or morally wrong.
The word repulsively stems from the Latin word repulsus, which is the past participle of repellere, meaning 'to push back.' Think of it as an emotional or physical 'push' away from something.
Over centuries, the term evolved from a literal physical action to describing things that cause a psychological 'push' or feeling of disgust. It shares roots with 'repel' and 'repulsion,' which are all about creating distance between yourself and something undesirable.
You will often see repulsively paired with adjectives like 'ugly,' 'selfish,' or 'smelly.' It is a high-register word, meaning it is more common in descriptive writing than in casual, everyday speech.
While you might say something is 'gross' in casual conversation, using repulsively adds a layer of intensity and sophistication to your description. It is perfect for literary descriptions or formal critiques.
While repulsively itself isn't part of a specific idiom, it is used in expressions of strong aversion. 1. Turned off by: Feeling a lack of interest due to something repulsively bad. 2. Make one's skin crawl: Often used when something is repulsively creepy. 3. Hold one's nose: Used when dealing with something repulsively smelly. 4. Keep at arm's length: Avoiding someone who acts repulsively. 5. Sick to one's stomach: A reaction to something repulsively offensive.
Repulsively is formed by adding the suffix -ly to the adjective 'repulsive.' In British English, the IPA is /rɪˈpʌlsɪvli/, and in American English, it is very similar, often with a slightly flatter 'i' sound.
The stress is on the second syllable: re-PUL-sive-ly. It functions as an adverb, modifying verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to describe the intensity of the disgust.
Curiosidade
It shares a root with 'pulse' (to drive).
Guia de pronúncia
- Mispronouncing the 's' as 'z'
- Ignoring the 'l' sound
- Stressing the wrong syllable
Nível de dificuldade
Clear
Advanced
Strong
Clear
O que aprender depois
Pré-requisitos
Aprenda a seguir
Avançado
Gramática essencial
Adverb formation
Adjective + ly
Adverb placement
After verb
Adjective modification
Adv + Adj
Exemplos por nível
The trash smelled repulsively.
trash = garbage
adverb modifies verb
That bug looks repulsively.
bug = insect
adverb usage
The food was repulsively bad.
bad = not good
adverb modifies adjective
He acted repulsively today.
acted = behaved
adverb modifying action
The water looked repulsively dark.
dark = not clear
adverb modifying adjective
It felt repulsively sticky.
sticky = glue-like
adverb modifying adjective
The noise was repulsively loud.
loud = high volume
adverb modifying adjective
She behaved repulsively at lunch.
lunch = midday meal
adverb modifying verb
The room was repulsively messy.
He spoke in a repulsively arrogant way.
The smell was repulsively strong.
The movie was repulsively violent.
She found his habits repulsively strange.
The meat was repulsively raw.
The situation felt repulsively unfair.
The clown looked repulsively scary.
His greed was repulsively evident to everyone.
The chemicals reacted repulsively in the beaker.
She was repulsively honest about her mistakes.
The politician acted repulsively during the debate.
The abandoned house was repulsively dilapidated.
The insect moved repulsively across the table.
He was repulsively obsessed with his own fame.
The texture was repulsively slimy to the touch.
The dictator ruled in a repulsively oppressive manner.
The corruption was repulsively widespread in the city.
She was repulsively indifferent to the suffering of others.
The vanity displayed was repulsively shallow.
The design was repulsively gaudy and outdated.
He was repulsively sycophantic toward his boss.
The atmosphere in the room was repulsively tense.
The violence in the film was repulsively graphic.
The sheer audacity of his lie was repulsively calculated.
The narrative was repulsively sentimental and cloying.
He possessed a repulsively manipulative charm.
The decadence of the party was repulsively indulgent.
The architectural style was repulsively ostentatious.
The moral decay of the society was repulsively apparent.
She offered a repulsively insincere apology.
The exploitation of the workers was repulsively systemic.
The critic described the performance as repulsively derivative.
His worldview was repulsively nihilistic and cold.
The subtext of the novel was repulsively misogynistic.
The bureaucratic process was repulsively dehumanizing.
The artist sought to create something repulsively sublime.
The historical account was repulsively revisionist.
The power dynamic was repulsively skewed.
The philosophical argument was repulsively reductionist.
Colocações comuns
Expressões idiomáticas
"Make one's skin crawl"
To feel repulsively creeped out
His stare made my skin crawl.
casual"Turn one's stomach"
To feel sick due to something repulsively bad
The sight turned my stomach.
neutral"Hold one's nose"
To endure something repulsively smelly
I had to hold my nose while cleaning.
casual"Keep at arm's length"
To avoid someone acting repulsively
I keep him at arm's length.
neutral"Sick to one's stomach"
Feeling repulsively offended
I was sick to my stomach at his lies.
neutral"Bite one's tongue"
To stop from commenting on something repulsively bad
I had to bite my tongue.
casualFácil de confundir
Similar roots
Adverb vs. Verb
He acted repulsively vs. He is repulsing me.
Both mean bad
Grossly can also mean 'very large'
Grossly overweight vs. Repulsively dirty.
Synonyms
Revoltingly is more about stomach
Revoltingly smelly.
Both negative
Badly is general
I did badly vs. I behaved repulsively.
Padrões de frases
Subject + verb + repulsively
He behaved repulsively.
Repulsively + adjective
It was repulsively ugly.
Subject + was + repulsively + adjective
The meat was repulsively raw.
Subject + acted + repulsively + in + context
He acted repulsively in court.
The + noun + was + repulsively + adjective
The smell was repulsively strong.
Família de palavras
Substantivos
Verbos
Adjetivos
Relacionado
Como usar
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Using as an adjective
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repulsive
Repulsively is an adverb; use repulsive for nouns.
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Confusing with repulsing
→
repulsively
Repulsing is a verb participle.
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Overusing in formal writing
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Use sparingly
It is a very strong word.
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Using for 'sad'
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sadly
Repulsively means disgust, not sadness.
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Misplacing the adverb
→
He behaved repulsively
Place after the verb.
Dicas
Memory Palace
Put a 'repulsive' item in your kitchen.
Native Usage
Use it in reviews.
Cultural Insight
Often used for 'moral' disgust.
Grammar Shortcut
It follows the verb.
Say It Right
Slow down on the 's' sounds.
Don't confuse
Don't use for 'sad'.
Did You Know?
It's related to 'repel'.
Study Smart
Use flashcards.
Writing Tip
Use it to build tension.
Speaking Tip
Use it to show strong opinion.
Memorize
Mnemônico
Re-PUL-sively: Think of a PULSE that pushes things away.
Associação visual
A person pushing away a plate of rotten food.
Word Web
Desafio
Describe a bad smell using this word.
Origem da palavra
Latin
Significado original: To push back
Contexto cultural
None, but very strong language.
Used often in literature to describe villains.
Pratique na vida real
Contextos reais
At a restaurant
- The food smelled repulsively
- The service was repulsively slow
- The kitchen looked repulsively dirty
In a movie review
- The acting was repulsively bad
- The plot was repulsively simple
- The violence was repulsively graphic
Describing behavior
- He behaved repulsively
- She acted repulsively
- They were repulsively selfish
Describing a place
- The room was repulsively messy
- The house was repulsively dark
- The area was repulsively crowded
Iniciadores de conversa
"Have you ever seen something you would call repulsively ugly?"
"What kind of behavior do you find repulsively rude?"
"Can you describe a smell that was repulsively strong?"
"Do you think some movies are repulsively violent?"
"What is the most repulsively messy place you have been?"
Temas para diário
Write about a time you had to deal with something repulsively gross.
Describe a character in a book who acts repulsively.
What is a habit that you find repulsively annoying?
Explain why some people behave repulsively in public.
Perguntas frequentes
8 perguntasNo, it is too negative.
Yes, if it is very bad.
Yes, very similar.
Re-PUL-sive-ly.
It is used in writing more than speaking.
Yes, to describe behavior.
Repulsion.
Yes, fairly formal.
Teste-se
The room smelled ___.
Describes a bad smell.
What does repulsively mean?
It means disgusting.
Is repulsively a positive word?
It is negative.
Word
Significado
Synonyms.
Correct structure.
The ___ display of wealth was repulsively gaudy.
Matches the tone.
Which word is a synonym?
Both are strong.
Can you use repulsively for a nice sunset?
It is for bad things.
Word
Significado
Definition match.
Correct word order.
Pontuação: /10
Summary
Repulsively is the perfect word to describe something that makes you want to push it away because it is so disgusting.
- Adverb meaning 'disgustingly'.
- Used for strong aversion.
- Rooted in 'pushing away'.
- Common in formal writing.
Memory Palace
Put a 'repulsive' item in your kitchen.
Native Usage
Use it in reviews.
Cultural Insight
Often used for 'moral' disgust.
Grammar Shortcut
It follows the verb.
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