contrarily

contrarily
adverb
1. in a contrary disobedient manner
Syn: ↑perversely, ↑contrariwise
Derived from adjective: ↑contrary, ↑perverse (for: ↑perversely)
2. contrary to expectations
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he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends

Derived from adjective: ↑contrary

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  • Contrarily — Con tra*ri*ly (? or ?), adv. In a contrary manner; in opposition; on the other side; in opposite ways. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • contrarily — contrary ► ADJECTIVE 1) opposite in nature, direction, or meaning. 2) (of two or more statements, beliefs, etc.) opposed to one another. 3) perversely inclined to do the opposite of what is expected or desired. ► NOUN (the contrary) ▪ the… …   English terms dictionary

  • contrarily — adverb see contrary II …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • contrarily — See contrary. * * * …   Universalium

  • contrarily — adverb In a contrary manner; in opposite ways or directions …   Wiktionary

  • contrarily — con·tra·ri·ly || kÉ’ntrÉ™rÉ™lɪ adv. contradictorily, perversely, in an opposing manner …   English contemporary dictionary

  • contrarily — con·trar·i·ly …   English syllables

  • quasi-contrarily — adv. * * * …   Universalium

  • quasi-contrarily — adv …   Useful english dictionary

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