OFFENS'IVELY, adverb 1. In a manner to give displeasure; as language offensively harsh or sarcastic. 2. Injuriously; mischievously. 3. By way of invasion or first attack. The enemy was not in a condition to act offensively 4. Unpleasantly to the senses.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI