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OFFENSIVELY
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I. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an aggressive manner
Example:
the admiral intends to act offensively in the Mediterranean
Classified under:
Antonym:
defensively (in a defensive manner)
Pertainym:
offensive (for the purpose of attack rather than defense)
Sense 2
Meaning:
In an obnoxious manner
Example:
he said so in one of his more offensively intellectually arrogant sentences
Synonyms:
objectionably; obnoxiously; offensively
Classified under:
Pertainym:
offensive (causing anger or annoyance)
Sense 3
Meaning:
In an unpleasantly offensive manner
Example:
he smelled offensively unwashed
Classified under:
Adverbs
Antonym:
inoffensively (in a not unpleasantly offensive manner)
Pertainym:
offensive (unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses)
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