Offensively Definition
offensively
adverb
- in an unpleasantly offensive manner; "he smelled offensively unwashed"
- in an obnoxious manner; "he said so in one of his more offensively intellectually arrogant sentences"
- in an aggressive manner; "`In this crisis, we must act offensively,' the President said"; "the admiral intends to act offensively in the Mediterranean"
"Offensively" in song lyrics
See how offensively is used in real songs:
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"Cuz I had this tendency: always rap offensively"
Dan-e-o f/ Nish Raawks, Spidahman — The Real Deal
Words that rhyme with offensively
Usage tips for "offensively"
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