as in vindictively
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of obnoxiously
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
Stand-up comedian Andrew Schulz also joined the Street Fighter cast as Dan Hibiki, who was first introduced in Street Fighter Alpha and is characterized as being obnoxiously cocky.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 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
Not obnoxiously hipster, but cool and sophisticated.
—Tom Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Cackles, even, as the obnoxiously loud guy sitting behind me barked throughout the show.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
The basic premise was a really loud squad of radio VJs obnoxiously reacting to a weather chopper crash.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
What’s an ambassador/Second Lady to do but try to gather up her dignity, pull her obnoxiously tight sequined dress back down, and head back to the party for a bit before heading back to Winfield House alone.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Stand-up comedian Andrew Schulz also joined the Street Fighter cast as Dan Hibiki, who was first introduced in Street Fighter Alpha and is characterized as being obnoxiously cocky.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 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
Not obnoxiously hipster, but cool and sophisticated.
—Tom Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Cackles, even, as the obnoxiously loud guy sitting behind me barked throughout the show.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
The basic premise was a really loud squad of radio VJs obnoxiously reacting to a weather chopper crash.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
What’s an ambassador/Second Lady to do but try to gather up her dignity, pull her obnoxiously tight sequined dress back down, and head back to the party for a bit before heading back to Winfield House alone.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obnoxiously
Adverb
-
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
-
This is important work, and the information will help political opponents targeted in the future argue that they are being vindictively prosecuted.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
-
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
Adverb
-
Of the 10 countries asked about, only Russia was viewed more antagonistically.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
12 May 2026
Adverb
-
After Adele and her mother had fought, bitterly, about her decision to keep the baby, and then more bitterly about her refusal to find Jamie in Florida and demand child support, Bromley invited her to live with him while things cooled down at home.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
-
During the Nullification Crisis of 1831–1833, partisan journalists had a major role in framing the issue and were bitterly opposed to one another, especially in South Carolina.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Adverb
-
Young mother Rachel Nickell is brutally murdered in her own home, stabbed with scissors so viciously that a blade gets lodged in her skull.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
-
The marchers were viciously beaten by Alabama state troopers; Lewis suffered a skull fracture and was nearly killed.—
Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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
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
Adverb
-
As if the question arose, thought Leonora scornfully.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Obnoxiously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obnoxiously. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
