释义 |
obˈnoxiously, adv. [f. prec. + -ly2.] In an obnoxious manner (in any sense of the adj.).
1625K. Long tr. Barclay's Argenis iii. iv. 161 They seldome come to a pitcht Field: their dangers are little or soddaine, for they are obnoxiously pacified [obnoxie placantur; see prec. 3]. 1755Johnson, Obnoxiously, in a state of subjection; in the state of one liable to punishment. 1828Webster, Obnoxiously. [1.] In a state of subjection or liability. 2. Reprehensibly; odiously; offensively. Mod. He behaved most obnoxiously. |