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REBELLIOUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does rebelliously mean?
• REBELLIOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb REBELLIOUSLY has 1 sense:
1. in a rebellious manner
Familiarity information: REBELLIOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a rebellious manner
Synonyms:
contumaciously; defiantly; rebelliously
Context example:
he rejected her words rebelliously
Pertainym:
rebellious (resisting control or authority)
Context examples
"Yes, we will if we get the chance," muttered Laurie rebelliously.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
God won't be so cruel as to take you from me, cried poor Jo rebelliously, for her spirit was far less piously submissive than Beth's.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
In the present instance there was no escape, and having clashed her scissors rebelliously, while protesting that she smelled thunder, she gave in, put away her work, and taking up her hat and gloves with an air of resignation, told Amy the victim was ready.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
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