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Meaning of hostilely
The primary meaning of "hostilely" is in a hostile or unfriendly manner.
Etymology of hostilely
The word "hostilely" originates from the Old French word "hostile," meaning "of or pertaining to an enemy," which is derived from the Latin word "hostilis," meaning "of or belonging to an enemy"
Historically, the word has been used to describe behavior or actions that are aggressive, antagonistic, or unfriendly
Synonyms
aggressively
angrily
bitterly
belligerently
combatively
confrontationally
contentiously
defiantly
disagreeably
disparagingly
hostilely
inimically
malevolently
malignly
nastily
pugnaciously
quarrelsomely
resentfully
spitefully
truculently
venomously
viciously
violently
vitriolically
angrily
cantankerously
crankily
crossly
irately
irascibly
petulantly
testily
waspishly
acrimoniously
antagonistically
bellicosely
belligerently
pugnaciously
Definitions
- In a hostile or unfriendly manner, showing opposition or resistance
- With antagonism or animosity, indicating a strong feeling of opposition or dislike
Usage Examples
- The two teams played hostilely against each other, with several players receiving penalties for rough conduct
- The new policy was received hostilely by the employees, who felt it would negatively impact their working conditions
- The crowd reacted hostilely to the politician's speech, booing and shouting insults
Antonyms
peacefully
calmly
serenely
tranquilly
quietly
silently
gently
kindly
friendly
affably
cordially
warmly
genially
hospitably
agreeably
amiably
diplomatically
tactfully
considerately
thoughtfully
politely
courteously
respectfully
civilly
urbanely
suavely
smoothly
placidly
composedly
soberly