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- [uh b-troo-siv]
- /əbˈtru sɪv/
- /əbˈtruː.sɪv/
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- [uh b-troo-siv]
- /əbˈtru sɪv/
Definitions of obtrusively word
- adjective obtrusively having or showing a disposition to obtrude, as by imposing oneself or one's opinions on others. 1
- adjective obtrusively (of a thing) obtruding itself: an obtrusive error. 1
- adjective obtrusively protruding; projecting. 1
- noun obtrusively In an obtrusive manner. 1
- adverb obtrusively noticeable, conspicuous 1
- adverb obtrusively overly assertive 1
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Origin of obtrusively
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70; < Latin obtrūs(us) (see obtrusion) + -ive
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Parts of speech for Obtrusively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obtrusively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obtrusively
adverb obtrusively
- obviously — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- bluntly — having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp: a blunt pencil.
- clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
- crassly — without refinement, delicacy, or sensitivity; gross; obtuse; stupid: crass commercialism; a crass misrepresentation of the facts.
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