offensively Meaning & Definition
/əˈfɛnsɪvli/
What Does Offensively Mean?
Offensively is an adverb that means In an offensive manner.
Offensively: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈfɛnsɪvli// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | objectionably and obnoxiously |
| Antonyms | inoffensively and defensively |
| Comparative / superlative | more offensively, most offensively |
Offensively Definition (Adverb)
- In an offensive manner.
Synonyms of Offensively
Offensively synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Offensively
Offensively in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
offensively (comparative more offensively, superlative most offensively)
Words That Rhyme With Offensively
Origin of Offensively
From offensive + -ly.
Pronouncing Offensively
You say offensively as //əˈfɛnsɪvli//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Offensively
What part of speech is offensively?
Offensively is an adverb.
What is another word for offensively?
Close synonyms of offensively are objectionably and obnoxiously. See the full list of offensively synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of offensively?
The opposite of offensively can be expressed with words like inoffensively and defensively.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of offensively?
The comparative form is more offensively and the superlative form is most offensively.