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rebelliously

re·bel·lious
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-bel-yuh s]
    • /rɪˈbɛl yəs/
    • /rɪ.ˈbe.lɪə.sli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-bel-yuh s]
    • /rɪˈbɛl yəs/

Definitions of rebelliously word

  • adjective rebelliously defying or resisting some established authority, government, or tradition; insubordinate; inclined to rebel. 1
  • adjective rebelliously pertaining to or characteristic of rebels or rebellion. 1
  • adjective rebelliously (of things) resisting treatment; refractory. 1
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Origin of rebelliously

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin rebelliōsus, equivalent to Latin rebelli(ō) rebellion + -ōsus -ous

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Parts of speech for Rebelliously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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rebelliously popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for rebelliously

adv rebelliously

  • compellingly — in a way that demands attention and interest
  • disturbingly — upsetting or disquieting; dismaying: a disturbing increase in the crime rate.

adverb rebelliously

All 11 Synonyms of rebelliously

Antonyms for rebelliously

adverb rebelliously

Just one Antonym for rebelliously

Related words

  • uppity

    affecting an attitude of inflated self-esteem; haughty; snobbish.
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