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PRONUNCIATION OF INOFFENSIVELY

inoffensively  [ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪvlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INOFFENSIVELY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Inoffensively is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES INOFFENSIVELY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of inoffensively in the English dictionary

The definition of inoffensively in the dictionary is without giving offence; unobjectionably. Other definition of inoffensively is not unpleasantly, poisonously, or harmfully.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INOFFENSIVELY


apprehensively
ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪvlɪ
coextensively
ˌkəʊɪkˈstensɪvlɪ
comprehensively
ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪvlɪ
defensively
dɪˈfɛnsɪvlɪ
expansively
ɪkˈspænsɪvlɪ
expensively
ɪkˈspensɪvlɪ
extensively
ɪkˈstɛnsɪvlɪ
inapprehensively
ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsɪvlɪ
incomprehensively
ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪvlɪ
inexpensively
ˌɪnɪksˈpɛnsɪvlɪ
intensively
ɪnˈtɛnsɪvlɪ
misapprehensively
ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnsɪvlɪ
offensively
əˈfɛnsɪvlɪ
ostensively
ɒˈstɛnsɪvlɪ
pensively
ˈpɛnsɪvlɪ
reprehensively
ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsɪvlɪ
responsively
rɪˈspɒnsɪvlɪ
suspensively
səˈspɛnsɪvlɪ
unexpensively
ˌʌnɪkˈspɛnsɪvlɪ
unresponsively
ˌʌnrɪˈspɒnsɪvlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INOFFENSIVELY

inoculate
inoculation
inoculative
inoculator
inoculatory
inoculum
inodorous
inodorously
inodorousness
inoffensive
inoffensiveness
inofficious
inofficiously
inofficiousness
inoperability
inoperable
inoperableness
inoperably
inoperative
inoperativeness

WORDS THAT END LIKE INOFFENSIVELY

actively
aggressively
alternatively
collectively
comparatively
creatively
cumulatively
effectively
excessively
exclusively
inductively
lively
lovely
massively
negatively
objectively
positively
progressively
relatively
respectively
selectively

Synonyms and antonyms of inoffensively in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «inoffensively» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INOFFENSIVELY

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The translations of inoffensively from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «inoffensively» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

一棵秀丽
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

inofensivamente
570 millions of speakers

English

inoffensively
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

inoffensively
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

inoffensively
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

безобидно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

inofensivamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

inoffensively
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

inoffensive
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak aktif
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

harmlos
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

inoffensively
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

inoffensively
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Inoffensively
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

inoffensively
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

inoffensively
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अनियमितपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

zararsızca
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

inoffensivamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

inoffensively
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

необразливо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

inofensivă a sîngelui
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

inoffensively
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

inoffensively
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

inoffensively
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

inoffensively
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of inoffensively

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INOFFENSIVELY»

The term «inoffensively» is normally little used and occupies the 146.790 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INOFFENSIVELY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «inoffensively» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «inoffensively» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about inoffensively

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INOFFENSIVELY»

Discover the use of inoffensively in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to inoffensively and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Dictionnary of the English Language with Numerous ...
Though were she [Poetry] a more unworthy mistress, I think she might be inoffensively served with the broken messes of our twelve o'clock hours, which homely service she only claimed and found of me, for that short while of my attendance.
Samuel Johnson, 1827
2
An Exposition of First John
That they walk inoffensively appears from the truth that love covers a multitude of sins (1 Pet. 4:8). How and why do they do so? -I.God is love, and therefore all who dwell in love dwell in God, and God in them (1 John 4:16). Now if God dwells  ...
John Cotton, 2001
3
A Conversation with God for Women: If You Could Ask God ...
How. can. we. share. our. faith. inoffensively? Talking to others about God can be daunting for some people under the best of circumstances. But in a multicultural society in which people come from myriad religious and nonreligious ...
Marcia Ford, 2011
4
Delphi Complete Works of Plutarch (Illustrated)
On. praising. oneself. inoffensively. 539 1 1 In theory, my dearHerculanus, itisagreedthattospeakto others of one's own importanceorpowerisoffensive,butin practice not many even ofthosewhocondemnsuchconductavoid the odium of it.
Plutarch, 2013
5
The Parliamentary Or Constitutional History of England: ...
inoffensively. de-. 1B41. livered. by. that. learned. Gentleman,. and,. with. little. Dis-. 4. * That in Parliament, tho' the Bisliops dissent in any Matter, jet the major Part of the Barons agreeing in it, and the House of Commons concurring, it shall ...
Great Britain. Parliament, 1753
6
The History of England During the Middle Ages: Comprizing ...
imperceptibly. and. inoffensively,. much. of. what. he. wished. to. have. done. ;. and. his. forcing. violence. exasperated. his. contemporaries,. and. ruined. himself134. CHAP. V. HISTORY OF ENGLAND. CHAP. VI. THE REIGN OF. CHAP. V. 134 ...
Sharon Turner, 1823
7
An Impartial Examination of the Fourth Volume of Mr. Daniel ...
That Henry the thirde Sonne of the late King shall bee sente by some to his Brorher into Scotland, and shall have a IOOO l. per dnnum, to bee also paid half yearely, soe long as hee shall behave himselfe inoffensively to this Commonwealth; ...
Zachary Grey, 1739
8
Pennsylvania Archives
that if they behave peaceably & inoffensively, they are to be in all Respects treated kindly, as persons whom we wish to become affectionate & faithful Citizens of this Commonwealth. I am Sir, ^ . with great & sincere Esteem, your most obed.
Samuel Hazard, John Blair Linn, William Henry Egle, 1854
9
Acts of the general assembly of the church of Scotland, ...
... and assuring that care shall be taken that they attend ordinances, and walk inoffensively ; and desiring that the General Assembly would be pleased to recommend to such as they appoint to manage their affairs in the intervals of Assemblies, ...
‎1843
10
Miscellany of the Celtic Society
That the Clamants and the said Donogh the Grandfather behaved themselves Civilly, Innocently, and Inoffensively, during the Rebellion, never acting any thing against his Majesty or Peace of the Nation, and as a further testimony of theire ...
John O'Donovan, 1849

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INOFFENSIVELY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term inoffensively is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Insidious: Chapter 3 film review, Leigh Whannell | Herald Sun
... in home-brand horror: cheapish chillers that were economical with the hard line scares, and inoffensively forgettable on all other fronts. «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
2
Scene from the film INSIDIOUS 3. Sony Pictures. Source: Supplied
... wishy-washy exercises in home-brand horror: cheapish chillers that were economical with the hard line scares, and inoffensively forgettable ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
3
LOST AND FOUND Resurrecting Mark Christopher's 54
Impressively slim and toned, pouty and pretty, inoffensively brownish-blond and—at 5'9”—physically unassuming, Phillippe had just enough ... «Brooklyn Rail, Jul 15»
4
Miguel - Wildheart
The remainder of the album passes by inoffensively, 'FLESH', 'Leaves' and 'Face the Sun' all employ the same breathy falsetto, flirting with funk ... «The 405, Jul 15»
5
Mass murder and Sion Sono
If “Himizu” and “American History X” had been as nonviolently and inoffensively bland as the Fuji TV network's hit “Odoru Daisosasen” ... «The Japan Times, Jul 15»
6
Stephen King Audiobook 'Drunken Fireworks' Fizzles
At $1.99, that would be inoffensively disappointing. But for $9.95, it feels more like a ripoff. Not that this format is particularly significant. «Newsweek, Jul 15»
7
Veruca Salt: Ghost Notes review – dreary alt-rock by numbers
... and Gordon – which might at least have provided some colour - are barely in evidence as song after song chugs inoffensively past. Dreary. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
8
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL review
Aside from those bright colours, the Lumia 640 XL has what has become an inoffensively generic phone design among Lumias. But maybe ... «Stuff, Jun 15»
9
Critical Mass: Ted 2 mixes low-brow with lower-brow humor
... be sharper than the inoffensively offensive gags he tosses off here. Which is a shame because he's just handing his detractors more ammo.”. «Entertainment Weekly, Jun 15»
10
Hilary Duff, 'Breathe In. Breathe Out' Album Review: A Breath of …
... a much folkier effort that while inoffensively pleasant, was also bland and forgettable. 'Sparks' is fun, catchy dance-pop music (with pop rising ... «Pop Insomniacs, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Inoffensively [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/inoffensively>. May 2024 ».
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