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- [uh-gres-iv]
- /əˈgrɛs ɪv/
- /əˈɡres.ɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-gres-iv]
- /əˈgrɛs ɪv/
Definitions of aggressively word
- adjective aggressively characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offensives, attacks, invasions, or the like; militantly forward or menacing: aggressive acts against a neighboring country. 1
- adjective aggressively making an all-out effort to win or succeed; competitive: an aggressive basketball player. 1
- adjective aggressively vigorously energetic, especially in the use of initiative and forcefulness: an aggressive salesperson. 1
- adjective aggressively boldly assertive and forward; pushy: an aggressive driver. 1
- adjective aggressively emphasizing maximum growth and capital gains over quality, security, and income: an aggressive mutual fund. 1
- adjective aggressively Medicine/Medical. (of a disease or tumor) spreading rapidly or highly invasive; difficult or impossible to treat successfully. pertaining to a risky surgery or treatment, or to a medication that has grave side effects: aggressive chemotherapy. 1
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Origin of aggressively
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; aggress(ion) + -ive
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Parts of speech for Aggressively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aggressively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aggressively
adverb aggressively
- violently — acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force: a violent earthquake.
- belligerently — aggressively
- antagonistically — acting in opposition; opposing, especially mutually.
- destructively — tending to destroy; causing destruction or much damage (often followed by of or to): a very destructive windstorm.
- hostilely — of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
Antonyms for aggressively
adverb aggressively
- peacefully — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- mildly — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
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