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Term: repellently

Description:

Repellently is an adverb that describes something that causes strong aversion or disgust.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a repellent manner; in a way that repels or drives away.

Example Sentence: The strong smell from the garbage bin was repellently offensive.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing something as extremely disgusting or off-putting.

Example Sentence: The movie's violence was so repellently graphic that many viewers had to look away.

Usages:

Usage 1: Popular

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a manner that is widely accepted or practiced by many people.

Example Sentence: The trendy restaurant is popularly known for its repellently expensive menu.

Usage 2: Local

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a manner that is specific to a particular community or locality.

Example Sentence: The local custom of serving live insects as food seemed repellently strange to the tourists.

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