hostilely
In unfriendly manner
Hostilely means in a hostile manner—with unfriendliness, aggression, or antagonism: She glared hostilely at the intruder.
The word is grammatically correct but awkward to pronounce, so speakers often substitute "in a hostile way" or "with hostility" instead.
In a menacing way
- menacinglyIn a threatening way
- intimidatinglyIn a frightening manner
- forcefullyWith strong intensity
- violentlyWith intense physical force
viciously · ferociously · brutally · savagely · fiercely · mercilessly · ruthlessly · predatorily
In a confrontational manner
- contrarilyIn obstinate opposition
- inimicallyIn a hostile way
- spitefullyWith desire to harm
- resentfullyWith bitter indignation
acrimoniously · bitterly · venomously · maliciously · vindictively · grudgingly · rancorously · hatefully
Without emotional warmth
- icilyIn unfriendly manner
- frostilyIn an unfriendly manner
- frigidlyIn extremely cold manner
- glaciallyAt ice-sheet speed
coolly · distantly · aloofly · inhospitably · standoffishly · unapproachably · dismissively · curtly
threateningly
In a menacing way
- menacinglyIn a threatening way
- intimidatinglyIn a frightening manner
- forcefullyWith strong intensity
violently · viciously · ferociously · brutally · savagely · fiercely · mercilessly · ruthlessly · predatorily · coercively
adversarially
In a confrontational manner
- contrarilyIn obstinate opposition
- inimicallyIn a hostile way
- spitefullyWith desire to harm
resentfully · acrimoniously · bitterly · venomously · maliciously · vindictively · grudgingly · rancorously · hatefully · malevolently
coldly
Without emotional warmth
glacially · coolly · distantly · aloofly · inhospitably · standoffishly · unapproachably · dismissively · curtly · brusquely
hostilelyfriendly
Showing kindness, warmth
amicably · warmly · cordially · welcomingly · hospitably
hostilelylovingly
With deep affection
affectionately · tenderly · warmly · caringly · sympathetically
hostilelypeacefully
In tranquil fashion
cooperatively · harmoniously · agreeably · amenably · mutually
- hostile environmentSurroundings posing active threats
- hostile workplaceAbusive professional setting
- hostile takeoverUnwanted corporate buyout attempt
- hostile territoryArea controlled by adversaries
- hostile work environmentLegally actionable workplace harassment
- hostile witnessTestifier favoring opposing party