DEFENSIVELY
Dictionary entry overview: What does defensively mean? • DEFENSIVELY (adverb)
The adverb DEFENSIVELY has 2 senses:
1. in an apologetic and defensive manner
2. in a defensive manner
Familiarity information: DEFENSIVELY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• DEFENSIVELY (adverb)
Meaning:
In an apologetic and defensive manner
Context example:
'I felt it better you should know,' said Sir Cedric defensively
Pertainym:
defensive (attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing)
Meaning:
In a defensive manner
Context example:
the general conviction that our side is in the right and acting defensively over what Russians call the German question and Americans the Berlin crisis
Antonym:
offensively (in an aggressive manner)
Pertainym:
defensive (intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack)
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