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- Dictionaryre·pel·lent/rəˈpelənt/
adjective
- 1. able to repel a particular thing; impervious to a particular substance: "water-repellent nylon" Similar
- 2. causing disgust or distaste: "the idea was slightly repellent to her" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a substance that deters insects or other pests from approaching or settling: "a flea repellent"
- 2. a substance used to treat something, especially fabric or stone, so as to make it impervious to water: "treat brick with a silicone water repellent"
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Learn the meaning of repellent as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use repellent to describe something that drives away or wards off, or something that repels insects or causes disgust.
Repellent can be a noun or an adjective. As a noun, it means a substance used to repel something, such as insects or mosquitoes. As an adjective, it means making you feel strong disapproval and that you do not want to be involved with someone or something.
noun. something that repels, as a substance that keeps away insects. a medicine that serves to prevent or reduce swellings, tumors, etc. any of various durable or nondurable solutions applied to a fabric, garment, surface, etc., to increase its resistance, as to water, moths, mildew, etc. repellent. / rɪˈpɛlənt /.
adjective. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust. “the idea of eating meat is repellent to me”
Repellent can be a noun or an adjective. As a noun, it means a substance that repels something, such as insects or mosquitoes. As an adjective, it means unpleasant or disgusting, such as repellent behavior or beliefs.
Repellent can be an adjective meaning disgusting or a noun meaning a product that keeps insects away. Learn how to use repellent in different contexts and languages with Collins Dictionary.
Repellent can be an adjective meaning disgusting, offensive, or resistant, or a noun meaning a substance that repels insects or water. Learn the synonyms, antonyms, and usage of repellent from various dictionaries and sources.
