Definition of defensively

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  • defensively is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 21
  • defensively is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 21
  • defensively is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 23

Definition of defensively

  • in a defensive manner ()

    Examples

    1. the general conviction that our side is in the right and acting defensively over what Russians call the German question and Americans the Berlin crisis
  • in an apologetic and defensive manner ()

    Examples

    1. `I felt it better you should know,' said Sir Cedric defensively

See definition of defensively in Merriam Webster