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Definition of offensively:
Synonyms for offensively:
objectionably, obnoxiously.
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offensively (part of speech: adverb)
- aggressively,
- attackingly
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illegally (part of speech: adverb)
- illegitimately,
- unlawfully,
- actionably,
- illicitly,
- lawlessly,
- feloniously,
- wrongfully,
- illegally,
- unjustly,
- punishably,
- unconstitutionally,
- criminally
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painfully (part of speech: adverb)
- gnawingly,
- agonizingly,
- distressfully,
- grievously,
- distressingly,
- tryingly,
- tormentingly,
- aggravatingly,
- unpleasantly,
- troublesomely,
- excruciatingly,
- witheringly,
- unbearably,
- sorely,
- irksomely,
- annoyingly,
- painfully,
- uncomfortably,
- woefully,
- achingly,
- bitingly,
- irritatingly,
- gruelingly,
- smartingly,
- piercingly,
- horrendously,
- insufferably,
- arduously,
- odiously,
- cruelly,
- bitterly,
- miserably,
- torturously,
- stingingly,
- oppressively,
- acutely,
- hurtfully,
- severely,
- disagreeably
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vulgarly (part of speech: adverb)
- glaringly,
- basely,
- idiomatically,
- commonly,
- crassly,
- tactlessly,
- rawly,
- outlandishly,
- tastelessly,
- barbarically,
- vulgarly,
- brazenly,
- colloquially,
- rudely,
- brutishly,
- unbecomingly,
- clumsily,
- ignobly,
- revoltingly,
- boorishly,
- indelicately,
- broadly,
- rankly,
- crudely,
- unseemly,
- gaudily,
- gracelessly,
- earthily,
- roughly,
- garishly,
- profanely,
- coarsely,
- inelegantly,
- repulsively,
- lowly,
- grossly
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evilly (part of speech: adverb)
- evilly,
- repugnantly,
- nefariously,
- heinously,
- abominably,
- repellently,
- loathsomely,
- foully,
- destructively,
- damnably,
- sinisterly,
- revoltingly,
- reprehensibly,
- wickedly,
- badly,
- detrimentally,
- hideously,
- disgracefully,
- repulsively,
- terribly,
- sinfully,
- calamitously,
- atrociously,
- monstrously
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disagreeably (part of speech: adverb)
- repulsively,
- nastily,
- unpalatably,
- unpleasantly,
- distastefully,
- obnoxiously,
- disgustingly,
- disagreeably
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aggressively (part of speech: adverb)
- belligerently,
- combatively,
- assertively,
- aggressively,
- domineeringly,
- truculently,
- hostilely
Usage examples:
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He removed office holders who were offensively partisan and who used their positions for political purposes.
- "The United States Since The Civil War", Charles Ramsdell Lingley. -
A voice within growled offensively: Come in, come in, since you are there.
- "'Twixt Land & Sea", Joseph Conrad. -
Soleni started behaving offensively to the Baron, who lost his temper and said something nasty.
- "Plays by Chekhov, Second Series On the High Road, The Proposal, The Wedding, The Bear, A Tragedian In Spite of Himself, The Anniversary, The Three Sisters, The Cherry Orchard", Anton Chekhov.