AGGRESSIVELY

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

I. (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In an aggressive manner

Example:

she was being sharply questioned

Synonyms:

aggressively; sharply

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

aggressive (having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends)

Credits

Context examples:

The results pave the way for early detection of upcoming flares in disease activity — which can then be aggressively treated — and potentially for new biochemical therapeutic opportunities to encourage complete remission of IBD, said Curtis Huttenhower, a computational biologist at the Harvard Chan School and the Broad Institute, and senior author of the study.

(New findings reveal how microbiome is disrupted during disease flare-ups, National Science Foundation)

Two shining, arrogant eyes had established dominance over his face and gave him the appearance of always leaning aggressively forward.

(The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald)