Offensively (Adverb)

Meaning ¹

In an obnoxious manner; "he said so in one of his more offensively intellectually arrogant sentences".

Synonyms

• Obnoxiously
• Objectionably

Related Words

• Offensive (adjective)

Meaning ²

In an unpleasantly offensive manner; "he smelled offensively unwashed".

Antonyms

• Inoffensively

Related Words

• Offensive (adjective)

Meaning ³

In an aggressive manner; "`In this crisis, we must act offensively,' the President said"; "the admiral intends to act offensively in the Mediterranean".

Antonyms

• Defensively

Related Words

• Offensive (adjective)