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View synonyms for contrarily

contrarily

adverb

  1. kənˈtrɛərɪlɪ in a perverse or obstinate manner
  2. ˈkɒntrərɪlɪ on the other hand; from the opposite point of view
  3. ˈkɒntrərɪlɪ in an opposite, adverse, or unexpected way
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Example Sentences

Again, I say, exact testimonies; in reference unto circumstantial relations so diversly or contrarily delivered.

It is not said that he will add no more to the former testament, but contrarily, that he will make a new covenant with them, &c.

We should, therefore, dread His displeasure, and not act contrarily to these commandments.

Immediately, contrarily to what usually happens in countries less African, everybody went out to welcome the shower.

Maybe I am contrarily constructed, but in my case everything became pure white.

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