In a forceful, assertive, or hostile manner; with determination and energy that may be confrontational. Can describe behavior that is either positively assertive or negatively combative.
From Latin aggressus, past participle of aggredi meaning 'to approach, attack, or undertake,' from ad- (toward) and gradi (to step, go). The English adjective 'aggressive' emerged in the 17th century, with the adverb form following standard English word formation patterns.
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