a. [ Cf. F. répulsif. ] 1. Serving, or able, to repulse; repellent; as, a repulsive force. [ 1913 Webster ]
Repulsive of his might the weapon stood. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Cold; forbidding; offensive; as, repulsive manners. [ 1913 Webster ]
-- Re*pul"sive*ly, adv. -- Re*pul"sive*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]