What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
repugnant
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was repugnant. [repugnant: adjective]
Example
His repugnant behavior towards women was unacceptable. [repugnant: adjective]
repulsive
Example
The sight of the dead animal was repulsive. [repulsive: adjective]
Example
Her repulsive comments about race were unacceptable. [repulsive: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Repulsive is more commonly used than repugnant in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between repugnant and repulsive?
Repugnant is more formal than repulsive and is more commonly used in formal writing.
