hostilely

hos·tile

H0289300 (hŏs′təl, -tīl′)adj.1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: hostile forces; hostile acts.2. Feeling or showing enmity or ill will: interpreted the remark as hostile.3. Being in opposition; opposed: hostile to the proposal.4. Unfavorable to health or well-being; inhospitable or adverse: a hostile climate.n.1. An antagonistic person or thing.2. An enemy in warfare.

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[Latin hostīlis, from hostis, enemy; see ghos-ti- in Indo-European roots.]

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hos′tile·ly adv.

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hostilely - with hostility; in a belligerent hostile manner; "he pushed her against the wall belligerently"belligerently

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