# rebelliously

**Pronunciation:** /rɪˈbel.jəs.li/ · rih-BEL-yuhs-lee

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## 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.
- He acted rebelliously, refusing to follow the rules set by his parents.

## Synonyms

- defiantly — Shows open resistance to authority.
- disobediently — Fails to follow rules or instructions.
- mutinously — Suggests organized resistance, often in a military or naval context.
- insubordinately — Shows a lack of respect for people in authority.

## Antonyms

- obediently — Following instructions or rules without question.
- conformingly — Acting in accordance with current standards or customs.
- submissively — Yielding to the authority or will of others.

## Collocations

- act rebelliously — The students acted rebelliously when the new rules were announced.
- dress rebelliously — She chose to dress rebelliously, ignoring the fashion trends.
- speak rebelliously — He spoke rebelliously about the government's policies.

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