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Synonyms of contrarily

9 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for contrarily is backwards. Other synonyms of contrarily are contra and counter. The opposite of contrarily is similarly.

Synonyms and similar words for contrarily

adverbIn a contrary manner; in opposite ways or directions.

arse about face Australia, slang
backwardsSynonym of backward; see usage notes there.
contraContrary to something.
contrariwise
contrastedlyIn contrast.
counter
gainwiseIn terms of gain or increase.
in contrastContrarily.
reversedlyIn a reversed way.

Opposite of contrarily

adverbMore antonyms

Meaning of contrarily

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

Full definition of contrarily

Questions about synonyms of contrarily

What is another word for contrarily?: Contrarily has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as backwards, contra and counter.
What is the opposite of contrarily?: The opposite of contrarily is similarly.
What does contrarily mean?: Contrarily means in a contrary manner; in opposite ways or directions.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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