Both Uses of
repulsive
in
Persuasion
- Mary was not so repulsive and unsisterly as Elizabeth, nor so inaccessible to all influence of hers; neither was there anything among the other component parts of the cottage inimical to comfort.†
Chpt 6 *
- Anne could command herself enough to receive that look, and not repulsively.†
Chpt 23
Definition:
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(repulsive as in: she found him repulsive) very unpleasant or causing disgust