overoffensive en · ADJ
Etymology
From over- + offensive.
Meanings
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Excessively offensive.
It is a constant attack upon the United States, sometimes very clever, very able, beautifully done, but overoffensive, I think, to a good many people.
1973, United States. Congress. House. Foreign Affairs, U.S. Information Agency Operations, Before the Subcommittee on State Department Organization and Foreign Operations..., 91-2 and 92-1, July 22, 1970, September 9, 13, October 18, 19, 1971:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more overoffensive | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most overoffensive | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |