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defensively Meaning & Definition

/dɪˈfɛnsɪvli/

What Does Defensively Mean?

As an adverb, defensively means In a defensive manner.

Defensively in Brief

Part of speechadverb
Pronunciation/dɪˈfɛnsɪvli/
Antonymsoffensively
Comparative / superlativemore defensively, most defensively

Defensively Definition (Adverb)

  1. In a defensive manner.

Synonyms of Defensively

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Antonyms of Defensively

Word Forms & Grammar

defensively (comparative more defensively, superlative most defensively)

Words That Rhyme With Defensively

Origin of Defensively

From defensive + -ly.

Questions People Ask About Defensively

What part of speech is defensively?

Defensively is an adverb.

What is the opposite of defensively?

The opposite of defensively is offensively.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of defensively?

The comparative form is more defensively and the superlative form is most defensively.

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