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Meaning of PERVERSELY
The primary meaning of the word "PERVERSELY" is in a way that is deliberately contrary to what is considered normal or acceptable.
Etymology of PERVERSELY
The word "PERVERSELY" originates from the Old French word "pervers", meaning "turned away from what is right", which is derived from the Latin word "perversus", meaning "turned away" or "corrupted"
Historically, the word has been used to describe behavior or actions that are deliberately contrary to what is considered normal or acceptable, often with a sense of wickedness or mischief
Synonyms
perversely
contrarily
defiantly
rebelliously
disobediently
stubbornly
obstinately
willfully
mischievously
naughtily
wickedly
wrongly
improperly
inappropriately
uncooperatively
noncompliantly
intractably
refractorily
contumaciously
incorrigibly
unpardonably
unrepentantly
remorselessly
mercilessly
pitilessly
cruelly
brutally
viciously
inhumanly
heartlessly
unsympathetically
insensitively
callously
unkindly
uncharitably
malevolently
malignantly
spitefully
maliciously
vindictively
vengefully
resentfully
bitterly
rancorously
acrimoniously
caustically
sarcastically
mockingly
derisively
sneeringly
scornfully
disdainfully
contemptuously
haughtily
superciliously
condescendingly
patronizingly
snobbishly
snootily
snootishly
Definitions
- In a way that is deliberately contrary to what is considered normal or acceptable
- * In a manner that is stubbornly or unreasonably resistant to control or opposition
- * In a way that is wicked or evil, often in a playful or mischievous manner
Usage Examples
- She perversely enjoyed watching her siblings argue with each other
- * He perversely refused to listen to reason and continued to argue his point
- * The company perversely decided to raise prices despite the economic downturn
Antonyms
normally
naturally
typically
characteristically
usually
commonly
customarily
conventionally
traditionally
properly
appropriately
correctly
rightly
justly
fairly
reasonably
sensibly
wisely
prudently
cautiously
carefully
considerately
kindly
gently
benevolently
generously
altruistically
selflessly
unselfishly
cooperatively
compliantly
obligingly
accommodatingly
flexibly
adaptably
willingly
voluntarily
cheerfully
gladly
happily