Definition of CONTRARILY

contrarily

Meanings

Adverb

  • in a contrary disobedient manner
  • contrary to expectations

Adv

  • In a contrary manner; in opposite ways or directions.

Origin / Etymology

From contrary + -ly.

Synonyms

arse about face, backwards, contra, contrarily, contrariwise, contrastedly, counter, gainwise, in contrast, on the contrary, perversely, reversedly, to the contrary

Scrabble Score: 15

contrarily is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
contrarily is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
contrarily is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

contrarily is a valid Words With Friends word