— obnoxiously , adv. — obnoxiousness , n.
/euhb nok"sheuhs/ , adj.
1. highly objectionable or offensive; odious: obnoxious behavior.
2. annoying or objectionable due to being a showoff or attracting undue attention to oneself: an obnoxious little brat.
3. Archaic. exposed or liable to harm, evil, or anything objectionable.
4. Obs. liable to punishment or censure; reprehensible.
[ 1575-85; obnoxiosus harmful, equiv. to ob- OB- + noxiosus NOXIOUS ]
Syn. 1. See hateful .
Ant. 1. delightful.