Definitions
- Describing something that is extremely unpleasant or disgusting. - Referring to a person or behavior that is detestable or offensive. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that is abhorrent or repugnant.
- Describing something that causes intense disgust or aversion. - Referring to a person or behavior that is offensive or revolting. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that is highly unpleasant or objectionable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is unpleasant or offensive.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people, behaviors, situations, or circumstances.
- 3Both words convey a strong sense of disgust or aversion.
- 4Both words are negative in connotation.
- 5Both words are used to express a strong emotional reaction.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Repulsive is generally considered more intense than loathsome in terms of the level of disgust or aversion conveyed.
- 2Usage: Loathsome is less common than repulsive and may be considered more formal or literary in tone.
- 3Scope: Loathsome can be used to describe something that is detestable or offensive, while repulsive is often reserved for things that are physically disgusting or revolting.
- 4Association: Loathsome is sometimes associated with moral or ethical objections, while repulsive is more often associated with physical reactions.
Remember this!
Loathsome and repulsive are synonyms that both describe something that is unpleasant or offensive. However, repulsive is generally considered more intense and is often used to describe things that are physically disgusting or revolting. Loathsome, on the other hand, can be used to describe a wider range of unpleasant or detestable things, but is less common and may be considered more formal or literary in tone.
