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contrarily Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: K AH0 N T R EH1 R AH0 L IY0

What Does Contrarily Mean?

Contrarily is an adverb that means In a contrary manner; in opposite ways or directions.

Contrarily at a Glance

Part of speechadverb
Synonymscontrariwise, perversely and on the contrary
Comparative / superlativemore contrarily, most contrarily

Contrarily Definition (Adverb)

  1. In a contrary manner; in opposite ways or directions.

Synonyms of Contrarily

Contrarily synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Contrarily

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Contrarily in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

contrarily (comparative more contrarily, superlative most contrarily)

Origin of Contrarily

From contrary + -ly.

Common Questions About Contrarily

What part of speech is contrarily?

Contrarily is an adverb.

What is another word for contrarily?

Close synonyms of contrarily are contrariwise, perversely and on the contrary. See the full list of contrarily synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of contrarily?

The comparative form is more contrarily and the superlative form is most contrarily.

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