repellently
In off-putting fashion
Repellently describes doing something in a way that causes disgust or aversion.
The word usually modifies adjectives rather than verbs: repellently arrogant, repellently self-satisfied.
It emphasizes that a quality is so extreme it pushes others away.
In a repulsive way
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
- loathsomeArousing intense disgust
- sickeninglyIn a revolting manner
- vilelyIn despicable fashion
abhorrently · grotesquely · hideously · odiously · stomach-turning · putridly · ghastly · gruesomely
In unwelcoming manner
- unpleasantlyIn an offensive manner
- jarringlyIn a clashing manner
- disconcertinglyIn an upsetting manner
- distastefullyIn an objectionable manner
grating · bothersome · vexingly · disagreeably · unappealing · objectionably · discomfiting · unsettlingly
In hope-diminishing manner
- warninglyIn a cautioning manner
- forbiddinglyIn intimidating manner
- preventivelyIn advance of harm
- off-puttinglyIn an unappealing manner
dauntingly · intimidatingly · discouragement · dissuasion · deterrence · warding · rebuffing · deflecting
Impervious to moisture
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- UV-resistantWithstands solar radiation damage
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
teflon · nonstick · impermeable · treated · coated · protective · deflecting · shedding
revoltingly
In a repulsive way
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
- loathsomeArousing intense disgust
- sickeninglyIn a revolting manner
vilely · abhorrently · grotesquely · hideously · odiously · stomach-turning · putridly · ghastly · gruesomely · foully
uninvitingly
In unwelcoming manner
- unpleasantlyIn an offensive manner
- jarringlyIn a clashing manner
- disconcertinglyIn an upsetting manner
distastefully · grating · bothersome · vexingly · disagreeably · unappealing · objectionably · discomfiting · unsettlingly · irritatingly
discouragingly
In hope-diminishing manner
- warninglyIn a cautioning manner
- forbiddinglyIn intimidating manner
- preventivelyIn advance of harm
off-puttingly · dauntingly · intimidatingly · discouragement · dissuasion · deterrence · warding · rebuffing · deflecting · dispelling
waterproof
Impervious to moisture
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- UV-resistantWithstands solar radiation damage
weatherproof · teflon · nonstick · impermeable · treated · coated · protective · deflecting · shedding · impervious
repellentlyattractively
In a pleasing manner
alluringly · enticingly · appealingly · invitingly · captivatingly
repellentlybeautifully
In an attractive manner
delightfully · pleasantly · gorgeously · exquisitely · pleasingly
repellentlyinvitingly
In welcoming manner
welcomingly · engagingly · magnetically · charismatically · warmly
- insect repellentSubstance deterring biting pests
- mosquito repellentSubstance deterring biting insects
- water repellentResists liquid penetration
- moth repellentSubstance deterring fabric pests
- tick repellentSubstance deterring parasitic arachnids
- pest repellentSubstance deterring unwanted creatures