Looking for the meaning of the word OFFENSIVELY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OFFENSIVELY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Offensively
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈfɛnsɪvli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
in a way that causes resentment, upset, or disgust
Short Definition:in way that causes resentment, upset, or disgust
Examples:- he behaved offensively to fellow guests
- offensively loud music
Definition:
in an actively aggressive or attacking manner
Short Definition:in actively aggressive or attacking manner
Examples:- they intended to fight the war offensively
- our team did an amazing job offensively and defensively
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