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REPELLINGLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does repellingly mean?
• REPELLINGLY (adverb)
The adverb REPELLINGLY has 1 sense:
1. in a repellent manner
Familiarity information: REPELLINGLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a repellent manner
Synonyms:
repellently; repellingly
Context example:
repellently fat
Pertainym:
repelling (highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust)
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