hostilely
1
7.4
- adverb
- /ˈhɑːstɪli/
:
hostilmente
- She hostilely rejected his offer to help, showing her anger and resentment.
- stares at Andy hostilely
Examples
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A guy across the aisle asked him to "keep the volume down," and he immediately and hostilely responded.
Blog text (16) -
He spoke hostilely during the debate, making it clear he had no respect for his opponent.
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He stares at Andy hostilely.
Fiction book (1992) -
The dog barked hostilely at the stranger approaching the house, sensing a threat.
Synonyms
126
4.9
In a forceful way that shows readiness to attack or argue
44
2.8
In a harsh, angry way when speaking to someone
30
4.0
In a way that shows little feeling or kindness to other people
10
7.1
In a way that wants to hurt someone or cause trouble
6
6.3
In a way that seems likely to hurt or scare someone
4
7.5
In a way that shows you have no respect for someone or something
4
4.0
In a way that tries to attack or gain advantage over others
4
4.4
To act in a harsh or mean way that hurts others
4
6.4
In a way that shows anger or dislike
4
6.0
In a way that shows strong dislike and disrespect
3
8.7
In an angry and hurtful way
3
5.5
In a way that shows you might hurt or scare someone
3
7.3
With a look or voice that shows strong dislike and no respect
3
7.3
In a way that shows you do not respect someone and say bad things about them
2
7.6
In an angry and unfriendly way that shows you want to fight
2
7.0
To do something to hurt or upset someone on purpose
2
5.1
In an unpleasant, angry, or mean way
2
6.3
In a cruel way that often uses hurtful words or actions
1
6.6
In a way that shows strong dislike and anger
1
7.9
Saying something in a very harsh and critical way
1
7.0
In a cruel way that shows unkind feelings and hurts others
1
8.2
Saying or doing things with very strong anger and hate toward someone
1
8.1
In a way that shows you do not respect someone or something
1
8.1
In a way that shows anger and strong disagreement
1
9.9
In a very harsh and angry way that hurts people
1
8.9
Says things in a mean, slightly cruel way to hurt someone
1
9.5
In a rude or unfriendly way
1
8.1
Shows that a place or person is dangerous and not welcoming
In a threatening way that tries to control others
In a bitter, angry way during a disagreement
In a rude way that shows you think someone is silly
In a rude, insulting way that shows clear disrespect
In a mean way that tries to hurt someone
In a mean, unkind way that aims to hurt someone
In a harsh, rude way that upsets people when speaking or acting
How Hostile
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Hostilely comes from the Latin root hostis, meaning 'enemy', and the ending -ly means 'in the way of'. So to act hostilely is to behave 'like an enemy' or to be very unfriendly.