Re-pūl'sive, a.

a. [Fr. répulsif, Sp. & It. repulsivo.] 1. Inclined, serving, or able to repel; repelling; as, a repulsive force. The foe thrice tugged, and shook the rooted wood; Repulsive of his might the weapon stood. Pope. 2. Cold; reserved; forbidding; as, repulsive manners.