Synonyms for contrariwise
- adverb
- adjective
Most common
All synonyms
Adverb
1. Perversely
Other
Adjective
Definitions
- adv. 1
In the contrary or opposite way, order, or direction.
- adj. 1
In the contrary or opposite way, order, or direction.
Related words
- Other spellings
- contrariways contrarywise contrawise
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| contrariwise | falling | |
| perversely | rising | |
| contrarily | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- counter2
- 8 letters
- opposite3, backward2
- 10 letters
- perversely3, contrarily
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (counter2 = 2 syllables).