CONTRARILY Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

contrarily

adverb

Definition of contrarily

as in conversely

just the opposite being true contrarily, the most authentic novel about the American Civil War was written by someone born six years after it had ended

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Recent Examples of contrarily Perhaps contrarily Kirkham believes being a selective luddite is actually the easier path. — Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 In respect of job losses due to AI, however, panellists seem to be contrarily upbeat. — Marcus Lim, Variety, 16 June 2026 Then, Venus will square Saturn on May 28, which contrarily forces reality to step in. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026 Right now, Mercury and Jupiter are entangled across the areas of your chart that highlight partnerships and, contrarily, alone time. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026 Dolphins contrarily are on a 4-1 run on opening day. — Greg Cote september 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025

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And, conversely, which (if any) caused folks to wander off hunting for a Pronto Pup instead.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Aug. 2026
McCord, conversely, has been a star in his brief time with the Packers.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of conversely

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After landing, Chaparral released its cargo before taking off again, allowing supplies to be delivered without ground crews or specialized unloading infrastructure.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Imagine Bret’s surprise to find Robert waiting for him on his bed, having been questioned again thanks to Bret’s accusations.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

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