Meaning of the word offensively in English

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offensively

US /əˈfen.sɪv.li/
UK /əˈfen.sɪv.li/

Adverb

1.

in a way that is likely to upset, annoy, or embarrass someone:

Example:
His comments were offensively patronizing.
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