contrariwise

Adverb

Meaning

On the contrary; oppositely; on the other hand.

In a contrary order; conversely.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

contrarily on the contrary perversely vice versa however conversely contra rather again otherwise cross opposite counter contrary reversed
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Antonyms

consequently likewise additionally furthermore further also
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Examples

I wish to write such rhymes as shall not suggest a restraint, but contrariwise the wildest freedom. Ralph Waldo Emerson

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

she hates him and vice versa Source: Internet

Contrariwise, there is a title provided above Chapter 218 in the Sydney transcript, which is not found either above the corresponding Chapter 217 in the Italian text, nor is quoted at this point by Dr. White. Source: Internet

Contrariwise was it absolutely irrelevant for the Frenchspeaking elites to be called "Néerlandais" ( King William furthermore wanted to create the French neologism "Néerlande". Source: Internet

Contrariwise, some Americans hold that nothing other than the 8 ball has to be called in any way – i.e., that " slop " counts. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

contrariously contrariousness contrarity contrarotating contrarotation contrarry