antagonistically Definition
in a manner indicating opposition or hostility.
Using antagonistically: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "antagonistically" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The two teams played antagonistically, with each trying to outdo the other.
Example
She responded antagonistically to his suggestion, refusing to consider it.
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The politician spoke antagonistically about his opponent, using harsh language and insults.
antagonistically Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for antagonistically
- hostilely
- oppositely
- adversarially
Antonyms for antagonistically
Origins of antagonistically
from Greek 'antagonistes', meaning 'opponent'
Summary: antagonistically in Brief
'Antagonistically' [ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪkli] is an adverb that describes behavior or actions that indicate opposition or hostility. It is often used to describe conflicts or disagreements between individuals or groups. Synonyms include 'hostilely,' 'oppositely,' and 'adversarially,' while antonyms include 'amicably,' 'harmoniously,' and 'cooperatively.' Examples of its use include 'The two teams played antagonistically,' and 'She responded antagonistically to his suggestion.'
