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OFFENSIVELY

(adverb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Offensively.

Offensively - as an adverb

In an unpleasantly offensive manner

Example: "He smelled offensively unwashed"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inoffensively

In an obnoxious manner

Example: "He said so in one of his more offensively intellectually arrogant sentences"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
objectionablyobnoxiously

Aggressively

Example: "`in this crisis, we must act offensively,' the president said"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
defensively

Example Sentences

"His offensively racist comments were met with outrage."
"The offensively loud music disturbed the entire neighborhood."
"The comedian's offensively crude jokes offended many in the audience."
"She was taken aback by his offensively sexist remarks."
"The offensively high prices at the restaurant made it difficult to enjoy the meal."
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Word Game Points

Is OFFENSIVELY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, offensively is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OFFENSIVELY has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.

Is OFFENSIVELY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, offensively is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OFFENSIVELY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is OFFENSIVELY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, offensively is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OFFENSIVELY has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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