contrarily

Adverb

Meaning

In a contrary manner; in opposition; on the other side; in opposite ways.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

contrariwise on the contrary perversely alternatively conversely contra unlike rather otherwise cross opposite contrary negatively variously adversely
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Antonyms

consequently similarly likewise thirdly verily whither
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Phrases with the word

contrarily to

Examples

Man can, indeed, act contrarily to the decrees of God, as far as they have been written like laws in the minds of ourselves or the prophets, but against that eternal decree of God, which is written in universal nature, and has regard to the course of nature as a whole, he can do nothing. Baruch Spinoza

When your opponent is hurrying recklessly, you must act contrarily and keep calm. You must not be influenced by the opponent. Train diligently to attain this spirit. Miyamoto Musashi

he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends Source: Internet

Contrarily, opalescence is correctly applied to the milky, turbid appearance of common or potch opal. Source: Internet

Contrarily, but in similar ways, celebrities such as Kid Rock, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent and Kristy Swanson have publicly backed the President’s re-election. Source: Internet

Contrarily, the character Pozzo, however, prominently wears and takes note of his watch. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

contraries contrarietie contrariety contrarily to contrariness contrarious