Defensively Definition & Meaning
defensively
- adverb
- in an apologetic and defensive manner; "`I felt it better you should know,' said Sir Cedric defensively"
- in a defensive manner; "the general conviction that our side is in the right and acting defensively over what Russians call the German question and Americans the Berlin crisis"
"Defensively" in song lyrics
See how defensively is used in real songs:
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"When you look at it defensively"
Psycho Realm — Street Terrorism
Words that rhyme with defensively
Usage tips for "defensively"
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