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aggressively

/əˈɡrɛsɪvli/
ag · gres · sive · ly
Adjective:aggressive
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• adverb

1

In a hostile, confrontational, or belligerent manner; with a readiness to attack or provoke.

Example

"The stray dog barked aggressively whenever a stranger approached the garden gate."

2

In a determined, forceful, and energetic manner; with bold initiative to achieve a goal.

Example

"The startup has been aggressively recruiting top software engineers from rival firms."

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• Rhymes for aggressively

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'aggressive' plus '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'aggredi' ('to approach' or 'to attack'), composed of 'ad-' ('toward') and 'gradi' ('to step' or 'to walk').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aggressively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aggressively
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