contrarily
Example Sentences
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Alan Sparhawk, guitarist and vocalist from the Minnesota trio Low, contrarily, turned the sound and tempo down.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2011
He has also been described as "a loose cannon," and, contrarily, "a torpedo—point him in one direction and he goes."
From Time Magazine Archive
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox is contrarily full of vigor; but ice-cold appraisers praise only his muscles.
From Time Magazine Archive
Pravda responded contrarily, suggesting that the ruling party might have to consider even "formal agreements" with independent groups.
From Time Magazine Archive
I had contrarily become something of a devotee of them because they are tough and give good protection against thorns, ticks, insects, and poison ivy—perfect for the woods.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
Vocabulary lists containing contrarily
