Revulsive — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ri-ˈvəl-shən/ re·vul·sion

Meaning & Definition of Revulsive

Revulsive (noun)

  1. a strong pulling or drawing away, withdrawal
  2. a sudden or strong reaction or change
  3. a sense of utter distaste or repugnance

Revulsive (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in horrible, disgusting

    similar: abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, beastly, bilious, disgusting, dreadful, foul, ghastly, gnarly (slang), god-awful, gross, hateful, hellish, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, invidious, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, scandalous, seamy, shocking, sick, sickening, ugly, unholy, vile, villainous, bad, bitter, disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, harsh, icky, nasty, rotten, sour, uncongenial, unlovely, unpalatable, unpleasant, unpleasing, unsavory, unwelcome, wicked, yucky, aggravating, annoying, galling, irritating, vexing, crappy (slang), cruddy, crummy, lousy, miserable, sucky (slang), wretched
    opposite: agreeable, congenial, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome, delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, felicitous, amiable, charming, cheery, friendly, jolly, kindly, sweet

Related Entry: Revulsion (noun)

Revulsion is a different word from Revulsive. The synonyms below are for revulsion, not for revulsive.

  1. a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness

    "the publication of the autopsy photos prompted expressions of outrage and revulsion"

    similar: aversion, disgust, distaste, horror, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion
    related: abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, execration, hate, hatred, allergy, averseness, disapproval, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, displeasure
    near: appetite, bent, fancy, favor, fondness, like, liking, love, partiality, penchant, predilection, preference, propensity, relish, shine, taste, use

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Revulsive

The most common words with a similar meaning to Revulsive:

Slang: gnarly, crappy, sucky
abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, beastly, bilious, disgusting, dreadful, foul, ghastly, god-awful, gross, hateful, hellish, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, invidious, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, scandalous, seamy, shocking, sick, sickening, ugly, unholy, vile, villainous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Revulsive

Words with the opposite meaning of Revulsive:

agreeable, congenial, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome, delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, felicitous, amiable, charming, cheery, friendly, jolly, kindly, sweet

Word Forms of Revulsive

Derived words: revulsive (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Revulsive

Latin revulsion-, revulsio act of tearing away, from revellere to pluck away, from re- + vellere to pluck vulnerable

First known use: 1609

Frequently Asked Questions about Revulsive

What does "Revulsive" mean?

"Revulsive" means a strong pulling or drawing away, withdrawal. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a strong pulling or drawing away, withdrawal.

What is another word for "Revulsive"?

Other words for "Revulsive" include abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, beastly, bilious, disgusting and dreadful. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Revulsive" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Revulsive"?

There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Revulsive". Common alternatives include abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, beastly, bilious, disgusting, dreadful, foul and ghastly.

What is a slang word for "Revulsive"?

Slang words for "Revulsive" include gnarly, crappy and sucky.

What is the opposite of "Revulsive"?

Antonyms of "Revulsive" include agreeable, congenial, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable and pleasant.

Is "Revulsive" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Revulsive" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Revulsive"?

"Revulsive" is pronounced /ri-ˈvəl-shən/ and divided into syllables as re·vul·sion.

What is the origin of the word "Revulsive"?

"Revulsive" comes from Latin revulsion-, revulsio act of tearing away, from revellere to pluck away, from re- + vellere to pluck vulnerable. First known use: 1609.