Definition of offensively

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • offensively is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 23
  • offensively is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 23
  • offensively is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 25

Definition of offensively


  • in an obnoxious manner (adverb)

    Examples

    1. he said so in one of his more offensively intellectually arrogant sentences

    Synonyms

    1. objectionably
    2. obnoxiously
  • in an unpleasantly offensive manner ()

    Examples

    1. he smelled offensively unwashed
  • in an aggressive manner ()

    Examples

    1. `In this crisis, we must act offensively,' the President said
    2. the admiral intends to act offensively in the Mediterranean

See definition of offensively in Merriam Webster