offensively

• Advérbio que significa "de maneira que causa raiva, ofensa ou desagrado" ou "de forma atacante ou agressiva". Pode descrever tanto comportamento grosseiro ou insultuoso quanto ações militares ou esportivas agressivas.

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.

   Ofensivamente

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

   Sinônimoscontemptuouslydiscourteouslydisrespectfullyimpolitelyinsolentlyinsultinglyprovocativelyrudelyscornfullyuncivilly

   Antônimoscivillyinoffensivelypolitelyrespectfully

2. In an attacking mannerC1formal

   In a way that is aggressive or intended to attack.

   Agressivamente

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

   Sinônimosaggressivelybelligerentlycombativelyhostilelypugnaciously

   Antônimosdefensively