offensively

Definition of Offensively in English :

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Adverb

1. offensively

in an unpleasantly offensive manner

Example Sentences:
'he smelled offensively unwashed'

2. objectionably, obnoxiously, offensively

in an obnoxious manner

Example Sentences:
'he said so in one of his more offensively intellectually arrogant sentences'

3. offensively

in an aggressive manner

Example Sentences:
'In this crisis, we must act offensively,' the President said'
'the admiral intends to act offensively in the Mediterranean'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Offensively

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adjective

1.

unpleasant or disgusting, as to the senses

2.

causing anger or annoyance; insulting

3.

for the purpose of attack rather than defence

noun

4. the offensive

5.

an assault, attack, or military initiative, esp a strategic one

Offensively

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adjective

1.

attacking; aggressive

2.

of or for attack

3. US

designating or of the side that is seeking to score in any contest

4.

unpleasant, as to the senses; disgusting; repugnant

an offensive odor

5.

causing resentment, anger, etc.; insulting

noun

6.

attitude or position of attack

often with the

7.

an attack or hostile action, esp. by armed forces

Offensively

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adj.

1.

a. Causing anger, displeasure, or resentment: an offensive gesture.

b. Disagreeable to the senses: an offensive odor.

2.

a. Making a physical or military attack: The offensive troops gained ground quickly.

b. Of, relating to, or designed for attack: offensive weapons.

3. (ŏfĕn-) Sports Of or relating to a team having possession of a ball or puck: an offensive rush.

n.

1. An attitude or position of attack: go on the offensive in chess.

2. A physical or military attack or assault: led a massive military offensive.

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