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offensively

adv.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈfɛnsɪvɫi// UK //əfˈɛnsɪvli// of·fen·sive·ly

adv. in a way that is very rude, insulting, or makes you feel angry. You use this to describe something that is meant to hurt someone's feelings.

adv. in a manner that is intended to insult, provoke, or cause offense. Often used to describe speech, behavior, or content that violates social norms.


SIMPLE

He made an offensively rude comment about her clothes.

CONTEXTUAL

The advertisement was criticized for being offensively sexist and misleading to the public.

COMPLEX

The comedian's performance was described as offensively crude by some critics, though others argued it was a necessary satire of the establishment.

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Origin

From offensive + -ly.

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