repellently en · ADV
Etymology
Etymology tree English repellent Middle English -ly English -ly English repellently From repellent + -ly.
Meanings
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In a repelling manner.
The gourmet 'treat' glistened repellently. I wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot chopstick.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most repellently | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more repellently | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |