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offensively

[/əˈfɛnsɪvli/]
adverb
ofensivamente
1. In a manner that causes displeasure, anger, or resentment; in an insulting or disrespectful way
He spoke offensively about her background.
Ele falou ofensivamente sobre sua origem.
2. In a manner relating to attack or assault; aggressively
The team played offensively in the second half.
O time jogou ofensivamente no segundo tempo.
3. In a way that is disagreeable to the senses; unpleasantly
The garbage smelled offensively bad.
O lixo cheirava ofensivamente mal.
Synonyms
insultinglydisrespectfullyrudelyaggressivelyprovocatively
Antonyms
inoffensivelyrespectfullycourteouslydefensivelypleasantly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ofensivamente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ofensivamente
Standard formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
ofensivamente
Standard formal usage
Portugal
ofensivamente
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

take offense
give offense
offensive remark
on the offensive
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