What is another word for Inimically?

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈɪmɪkli] (IPA)

Inimically is an unusual word, meaning in an unfriendly or hostile manner. There are several synonyms for this word, including antagonistically, adversarial, hostilely, vitriolically, belligerently, and aggressively. These words all suggest a negative attitude or feeling towards the object or person in question. Inimically can also be replaced with words such as opposed, averse, or resistant, indicating a strong disagreement or opposition with something or someone. Whether you choose to use inimically or one of its synonyms, it is important to consider your audience and the tone you wish to convey in your writing.

Usage examples for Inimically

He spoke Inimically of the cat that had been the occasion of his loss, and he earnestly requested that operations with the clothes-prop be resumed in the cistern.
"Penrod and Sam"
Booth Tarkington
They entered in dozens and scores, and they kept on entering, and as they gazed Inimically at each other, fingering their instruments, their pale faces seemed to be asking: "Why should it be necessary to collect so many of us in order to prove that just one single human being can play the violin?
"The Lion's Share"
E. Arnold Bennett
The figure of a man appeared, as if discharged bodily from some magic tree-trunk, and stood directly in his path: A tall, rugged man in overalls was he, who held a spade in his hand and eyed him Inimically.
"Green Fancy"
George Barr McCutcheon

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