rebelliously

Meaning

In a manner that shows a desire to resist authority, control, or convention.

Examples

• She sang rebelliously, her voice full of defiance.
• The artist painted rebelliously, using clashing colors and unconventional techniques.

Pronunciation: /rɪˈbel.jəs.li/

Synonyms of rebelliously

Words with a similar meaning to rebelliously:

• defiantly
• disobediently
• mutinously
• insubordinately

Antonyms of rebelliously

Words with the opposite meaning to rebelliously:

• obediently
• conformingly
• submissively