"repellently" meaning in English

See repellently in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more repellently [comparative], most repellently [superlative]
Etymology: From repellent + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|repellent|ly}} repellent + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} repellently (comparative more repellently, superlative most repellently)
  1. In a repelling manner.
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