Advertisement

View definitions for contrarily

contrarily

adverb as in au contraire

adverb as in counter

adverb as in unfavorably

Advertisement

Discover More

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.

Synonym of the day

Which one is a synonym for smile?Get the answer

Start each day with the Synonym of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

On this page you'll find 96 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to contrarily, such as: contrariwise, in opposition, on the other hand, and to the contrary.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement