Controversially
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Controversially is an adverb meaning In a controversial manner.
Meaning
In a controversial manner.
Example Sentences
West Brom came from behind to snatch their first league win at Villa Park since 1979 after Aston Villa's Chris Herd was controversially sent off.
Chirk station closed to goods traffic in 1964 and became unstaffed in the 1970s, before a final blow was dealt in 1987 when the original station building was controversially demolished by the local council.
Synonyms for controversially
Depending on context, synonyms include polemically.
Antonyms for controversially
Common opposites include uncontroversially.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polemically, unmistakably, incontestably, undisputedly, undeniably, indisputably.
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