Hostilely: meaning, definitions and examples

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hostilely

 

[ ˈhɒstaɪl ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behaving unfriendly or aggressive manner

In a hostile or unfriendly manner; showing or feeling opposition or dislike; aggressively.

Synonyms

aggressively, antagonistically, unfriendly.

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Word Description / Examples
hostilely

Used to describe actions or attitudes that show strong dislike or anger and are intended to be standoffish or combative.

  • She looked at him hostilely when he suggested she was wrong
aggressively

Refers to behavior that is forceful, assertive, and may involve physical or verbal confrontation.

  • The lawyer aggressively questioned the witness
unfriendly

Describes behavior or attitude that is cold, distant, or lacking in warmth and friendliness.

  • The new neighbor was very unfriendly and didn't say hello
antagonistically

Used when describing actions or attitudes that provoke or incite conflict intentionally.

  • He responded antagonistically to every suggestion the team made

Examples of usage

  • She looked at me hostilely, her eyes narrowing.
  • He spoke hostilely, not willing to listen to any compromises.
  • The two countries have been hostilely engaged in a trade war for months.

Translations

Translations of the word "hostilely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hostilmente

🇮🇳 शत्रुतापूर्ण रूप से

🇩🇪 feindselig

🇮🇩 dengan permusuhan

🇺🇦 вороже

🇵🇱 wrogo

🇯🇵 敵対的に (てきたいてきに)

🇫🇷 hostilement

🇪🇸 hostilmente

🇹🇷 düşmanca

🇰🇷 적대적으로

🇸🇦 بعداء

🇨🇿 nepřátelsky

🇸🇰 nepriateľsky

🇨🇳 敌对地 (díduì de)

🇸🇮 sovražno

🇮🇸 fjandsamlega

🇰🇿 жаулықпен

🇬🇪 მტრულად

🇦🇿 düşməncəsinə

🇲🇽 hostilmente

Etymology

The adverb 'hostilely' is derived from the adjective 'hostile,' which comes from the Latin word 'hostilis' meaning 'of an enemy.' The term has been in use since the 15th century, evolving to describe actions or attitudes that are unfriendly, aggressive, or antagonistic. Over time, 'hostilely' has become a common adverb used to convey behaviors or feelings that are in opposition or dislike towards someone or something.

See also: hostility.