American English
/əgˈɹɛ.sɪv.li/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
In a threatening or attacking way, showing a desire to fight or control other people.
Practice out loudIn a threatening or attacking way, showing a desire to fight or control other people.
The dog barked aggressively at the stranger.
He spoke aggressively during the meeting.
act aggressively · behave aggressively · speak aggressively
verb + aggressively
With great force and determination, especially to achieve a result or gain an advantage.
The company is expanding aggressively in Asia.
The team attacked aggressively in the second half.
In business, aggressively often means “with great force or speed,” not “violently.”
expand aggressively · market aggressively · pursue aggressively · cut prices aggressively
verb + aggressively
aggressively + past participle