REBELLIOUSLY

rebelliously, contumaciously, defiantly

(adverb) in a rebellious manner; “he rejected her words rebelliously”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

rebelliously (comparative more rebelliously, superlative most rebelliously)

In a rebellious manner.

Source: Wiktionary


REBELLIOUS

Re*bel"lious, a.

Definition: Engaged in rebellion; disposed to rebel of the nature of rebels or of rebellion; resisting government or lawful authority by force. "Thy rebellious crew." "Proud rebellious arms." Milton.

– Re*bel"lious*ly, adv.

– Re*bel"lious*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

7 November 2024

ERASE

(verb) remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing; “Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong!”


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Coffee Trivia

The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than US$700 per kilogram. Asian palm civet – a cat-like creature in Indonesia, eats fruits, including select coffee cherries. It excretes partially digested seeds that produce a smooth, less acidic brew of coffee called kopi luwak.

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