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offensively

/əˈfen.sɪv.li/

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adverb

/əˈfen.sɪv.li/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «таким образом, который вызывает гнев, обиду или недовольство» или «в атакующей или агрессивной манере». Может описывать как грубое или оскорбительное поведение, так и агрессивные военные или спортивные действия.

An adverb meaning "in a manner that causes anger, resentment, or displeasure" or "in a way that is attacking or aggressive." It can describe both rude or insulting behavior and aggressive military or sporting actions.

  1. In a rude or insulting mannerB2formal

    In a way that causes anger, resentment, or displeasure.

    ruОскорбительно

    • He spoke offensively to the waiter.
    • The comedian's jokes were offensively crude.
    • She reacted offensively to the criticism.

    Synonymscontemptuouslydiscourteouslydisrespectfullyimpolitelyinsolentlyinsultinglyprovocativelyrudelyscornfullyuncivilly

    Antonymscivillyinoffensivelypolitelyrespectfully

  2. In an attacking mannerC1formal

    In a way that is aggressive or intended to attack.

    ruНаступательно

    • The army advanced offensively into enemy territory.
    • The team played offensively in the second half.
    • He offensively challenged the opponent's position.

    Synonymsaggressivelybelligerentlycombativelyhostilelypugnaciously

    Antonymsdefensively

Forms
  • more offensively comparative form
  • most offensively superlative form
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