offensively
offensively Lexical Profile
offensively Game Scores & Validity
• adverb
In a manner that causes someone to feel resentful, upset, or insulted; rudely or disrespectfully.
"The guest behaved so offensively toward the staff that the manager asked him to leave."
In an attacking or aggressive manner, especially in sports, strategy, or competition (as opposed to defending).
"The basketball team played well offensively in the first half, scoring over sixty points."
In a way that is unpleasant or disgusting to the senses.
"The stagnant water in the ditch smelled offensively pungent during the summer heatwave."
• Rhymes for offensively
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 16th century from the adjective 'offensive' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base word traces back through Middle French to Medieval Latin 'offensivus', from Latin 'offendere' ('to strike against, displease, or provoke').