aggressively
UK: əˈɡresɪvli | US: əˈɡresɪvli
adv. in a manner marked by aggression or hostility
adv. with intense energy or forceful action
aggressively = aggress<attack> + ive<adjective suffix> + ly<adverb suffix>
- aggress: From Latin aggressus (past participle of aggredi "to approach, attack"), combining ad- (toward) + gradi (to step).
- ive: A suffix forming adjectives, indicating a tendency or relation.
- ly: A suffix forming adverbs from adjectives, indicating manner or degree.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin aggredi ("to approach with hostility"), reflecting a shift from physical attack to broader forceful behavior. The suffix -ive turns the root into an adjective (aggressive), and -ly further adapts it into an adverb. The evolution mirrors societal focus on assertive action, both positive (determination) and negative (hostility).
The team played aggressively to secure their lead.
She argued her point aggressively, leaving no room for doubt.
The dog barked aggressively at the intruder.
The company expanded aggressively into new markets.
He denied the accusations aggressively, calling them baseless.