offensively

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui provoque la colère, l'offense ou le mécontentement » ou « de façon attaquante ou agressive ». Peut décrire un comportement grossier ou insultant, ainsi que des actions militaires ou sportives offensives.

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.

   de manière insultante

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

   Synonymescontemptuouslydiscourteouslydisrespectfullyimpolitelyinsolentlyinsultinglyprovocativelyrudelyscornfullyuncivilly

   Antonymescivillyinoffensivelypolitelyrespectfully

2. In an attacking mannerC1formal

   In a way that is aggressive or intended to attack.

   de manière offensive

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

   Synonymesaggressivelybelligerentlycombativelyhostilelypugnaciously

   Antonymesdefensively