combatively

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Adverbial combatively has 1 sense

combatively, scrappily - in a bellicose contentious manner; "`Don't trespass onto my property,' the neighbor shouted combatively"
Derived from adjective combative₂

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Term: combatively

Definition

(adverb) In a manner that involves confrontation, aggression, or willingness to engage in combat.

Usage

Sense 1:

As an adverb:

He approached his opponent combatively, ready to enter the boxing ring.

She spoke combatively during the debate, challenging her opponent's viewpoints.

Sense 2:

As a descriptor:

The crowd cheered as the rugby team played combatively against their rivals.

Despite her small stature, she proved to be a combatively determined defense lawyer.

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