FACTIOUSLY

Etymology

Adverb

factiously (comparative more factiously, superlative most factiously)

In a factious manner.

Source: Wiktionary

FACTIOUS

Fac"tious. a. Etym: [L. factiosus: cf. F. factieux.]

1. Given to faction; addicted to form parties and raise dissensions, in opposition to government or the common good; turbulent; seditious; prone to clamor against public measures or men; -- said of persons. Factious for the house of Lancaster. Shak.

2. Pertaining to faction; proceeding from faction; indicating, or characterized by, faction; -- said of acts or expressions; as, factious quarrels. Headlong zeal or factious fury. Burke.

– Fac"tious*ly, adv.

– Fac"tious-ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition