contrarily Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb in a contrary disobedient manner
    contrariwise; perversely.
  2. adverb contrary to expectations; on the contrary, he went out with his friends"
    contrariwise; to the contrary; on the contrary.
    • he didn't stay home

WordNet


Con"tra*ri*ly adverb
Definitions
  1. In a contrary manner; in opposition; on the other side; in opposite ways.

Webster 1913