aggressively

Language: en

🇺🇸 /əˈgrɛsɪvliː/

📖 Definitions

  1. adverb
    In a manner that is hostile, forceful, or ready to attack or confront others.; In a vigorous, assertive, or forceful manner, especially in pursuit of a goal or objective.; In a bold or intense manner that may be perceived as excessive or overbearing.; In a manner characterized by a strong competitive drive or determination to win.; In a manner that involves rapid or intense action, often with a sense of urgency.

🔗 Details

Word forms

Comparative: more aggressively Superlative: most aggressively

Collocations

aggressively pursueaggressively marketaggressively expandact aggressivelygrow aggressivelycompete aggressively

Derivatives

aggressiveaggressionaggressoraggressiveness

Synonyms

forcefullyassertivelyfiercelyvigorouslyboldlycombatively

Antonyms

passivelygentlymildlytimidly

Commonly confused

assertively
EN: 'Assertively' implies confident self-expression without hostility, while 'aggressively' implies forceful or hostile intent.
vigorously
EN: 'Vigorously' emphasizes energy and enthusiasm without necessarily implying hostility or confrontation.

Spelling tips

EN: Remember double 'g' and double 's' in 'aggressively'. A common error is writing 'agresively' with single consonants.

💬 Examples

  1. The dog barked aggressively at the stranger approaching the gate.

  2. The company aggressively expanded into new markets across Southeast Asia.

  3. The salesperson aggressively pushed the extended warranty on every customer.

  4. The team played aggressively in the second half, pressing high up the pitch.

  5. The doctors aggressively treated the infection with a combination of antibiotics.