PERVERSELY
Dictionary entry overview: What does perversely mean? • PERVERSELY (adverb)
The adverb PERVERSELY has 2 senses:
1. deliberately deviant
2. in a contrary disobedient manner
Familiarity information: PERVERSELY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• PERVERSELY (adverb)
Meaning:
Deliberately deviant
Context example:
his perversely erotic notions
Pertainym:
perverse (marked by immorality; deviating from what is considered right or proper or good)
Meaning:
In a contrary disobedient manner
Synonyms:
contrarily; contrariwise; perversely
Pertainym:
perverse (resistant to guidance or discipline)
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