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Contrarily as an Adverb

1

In a contrary manner; in opposite ways or directions.

Word Forms & Grammar

contrarily (comparative more contrarily, superlative most contrarily)

Origin of Contrarily

From contrary + -ly.

Contrarily at a Glance

Part of speechadverb
MeaningIn a contrary manner; in opposite ways or directions
Comparative / superlativemore contrarily, most contrarily