contrarily (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒntrərəli/

Definition

In a way that is opposite to what was expected, stated, or believed.

Examples

• He acted contrarily to his own stated principles by accepting the bribe.

• The evidence suggests that the witness spoke contrarily to the facts presented in court.

• Contrarily to popular belief, the desert can become quite cold at night.

Synonyms of contrarily

Words with a similar meaning to contrarily:

• otherwise
• conversely
• oppositely
• perversely

Antonyms of contrarily

Words with the opposite meaning to contrarily:

• similarly
• accordingly

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