ADVERB | all | offensively | in an unpleasantly offensive manner |
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all | offensively, objectionably, obnoxiously | in an obnoxious manner | |
all | offensively | in an aggressive manner |
Sounds | ahfeh'nsihvliy | |
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Rhymes | ably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy... |
Meaning | In an unpleasantly offensive manner. | |
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Example | "he smelled offensively unwashed" | |
Opposite | inoffensively | In a not unpleasantly offensive manner |
Adjectives | offensive | unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses |
Meaning | In an obnoxious manner. | |
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Example | "he said so in one of his more offensively intellectually arrogant sentences" | |
Synonyms | objectionably, obnoxiously | |
Adjectives | offensive | causing anger / anger or annoyance |
Meaning | In an aggressive manner. | |
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Opposite | defensively | In a defensive manner |
Adjectives | offensive | for the purpose of attack / attack rather than defense |
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