hostilely (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈhɒstaɪlli/

Definition

In a manner that shows strong opposition, unfriendliness, or aggression.

Examples

• The crowd reacted hostilely to the speaker's controversial remarks, booing loudly.

• She glared hostilely at her rival across the room, making her displeasure clear.

• The new neighbors were treated quite hostilely by some of the older residents who disliked change.

Synonyms of hostilely

Words with a similar meaning to hostilely:

• unfriendly
• aggressively
• antagonistically
• belligerently

Antonyms of hostilely

Words with the opposite meaning to hostilely:

• friendly
• amicably

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