CEFR B1

offensively

adverb

Meaning

In a manner that causes someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset, especially by being rude or disrespectful.

Examples

He spoke so offensively that the guests quickly left.
The politician's remarks were interpreted offensively by the opposition.

Synonyms: rudely, insultingly, disrespectfully, abusively

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offensively (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /əˈfɛnsɪvli/

Definition

In a manner that causes someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset, especially by being rude or disrespectful.

Examples

He spoke so offensively that the guests quickly left.
The politician's remarks were interpreted offensively by the opposition.
She reacted offensively to the accusation, denying it vehemently.

How to Use offensively

offensively to (prepositional phrase): In a way that causes offense to a particular person or group. — "His comments were seen as offensively to the minority group."
offensively loud (collocation): Extremely loud in a way that is unpleasant or disturbing. — "The music from the club was offensively loud."

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