obnoxiously

adverb

as in vindictively

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Recent Examples of obnoxiously Its error was in suggesting that what politicians so obnoxiously broke could be fixed so quickly. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 If a friend or colleague is suddenly competing with you for attention, or obnoxiously gloating about their accomplishments, remember that you’re allowed to stop participating in the comparison game. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 As Jonas tries to get work done upstairs, he is repeatedly disturbed by his mother, who is obnoxiously kvelling about his scientific breakthroughs to a neighbor in the yard. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 July 2026 The Season’s characters, entertaining in their obnoxiously wealthy and drama-prone ways but not exactly dimensional, simply aren’t built for close scrutiny. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 Walks obnoxiously continue to be the order of the day. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026 Their lawyers obnoxiously push a narrative of ownership versus trespassers, backed by reams of documents and tossed-around historical dates. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026 Much like James Marsden’s entrance as the obnoxiously wealthy and charismatic Owen Ashe, this sophomore season has come in hot and much more tantalizing, dramatic, emotional, and funnier than before. — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026 Take in the azaleas and dogwoods without taking a pic that’s promptly (and perhaps obnoxiously) texted to every group chat. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obnoxiously
  1. vindictively
  2. caustically
  3. venomously
  4. antagonistically
  5. bitterly
  6. viciously
  7. contemptuously
  8. disdainfully
Adverb
  • Comey has alleged he is being vindictively and selectively prosecuted, which the Justice Department has denied.
    — Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The sponsors are vindictively threatening to punish the people of Colorado for daring to vote and act democratically.
    — DP Opinion, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Definition of vindictively
Adverb
  • But that caustically independent branding didn't deter Moulton.
    — Jon Keller, CBS News, 16 June 2026
  • In the 1980s, Letterman caustically rejected the schmoozy style of Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show with his follow-on program, Late Night.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Definition of caustically
Adverb
  • The pundits feasted on her neutrality, most venomously Megyn Kelly, who called her a coward.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of venomously
Adverb
  • Of the 10 countries asked about, only Russia was viewed more antagonistically.
    — Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 12 May 2026
Definition of antagonistically
Adverb
  • District 4 The District 4 race between Sharry Kimmel, of Parkland, and Nicole Morst, of Coral Springs, has turned into one of the most bitterly contested, with both candidates questioning the honesty of their opponent.
    — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Many clergy bitterly opposed the handover of the villages and criticized Pashinyan, who came to power in the South Caucasus nation amid a wave of hopeful, pro-democracy protests that swept Armenia in 2018.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of bitterly
Adverb
  • In an early 2000s commercial, Michelob Ultra portrayed a woman getting viciously tackled in a football game at a park.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Reyes allegedly smashed a hole through a closet wall from the neighboring apartment and viciously attacked the teen.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of viciously
Adverb
  • Hazel swung the lamp in her hand and looked contemptuously at Ginny, surrounded by the naturalists and the teachers, who whispered encouragement.
    — Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Men sneered contemptuously at them, while teenagers used their names as insults.
    — Mikhail Zygar, Vanity Fair, 7 Jan. 2026
Definition of contemptuously
Adverb
  • The camera then switches from the chaos of the puppy, to the kitten—who is sitting in a relaxed position, blinking slowly, and staring almost disdainfully at the wriggling puppy.
    — Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Bella, in her podcast conversation with Trinny Woodall, recalled that once, at a village post office, a shop assistant disdainfully called her a hippie.
    — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Definition of disdainfully

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“Obnoxiously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obnoxiously. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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