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HOSTILELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does hostilely mean?
• HOSTILELY (adverb)
The adverb HOSTILELY has 1 sense:
1. with hostility; in a belligerent hostile manner
Familiarity information: HOSTILELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
With hostility; in a belligerent hostile manner
Synonyms:
belligerently; hostilely
Context example:
he pushed her against the wall belligerently
Pertainym:
hostile (characterized by enmity or ill will)
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