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Perversely

Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb

Meaning

In a perverse manner..

Example Sentences

But even if one of the curves is sloped “perversely,” the condition may still be fulfilled […]
By such perversely exacting standards the possibilities for a genuine, living Inuit art to exist at all are slim.
There is another reason the films are so entertaining and successful, though (with the franchise earning more than $500 million dollars so far). Perversely, we love John Wick himself. That lethal, bereaved assassin is a good bad guy for our times, the natural extension of Tony Soprano, Walter White and all the other heroic antiheroes the culture has embraced.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does perversely mean?

Perversely means In a perverse manner..

What is a synonym for perversely?

Common synonyms include contrariwise, contrarily.

What is the opposite of perversely?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use perversely in a sentence?

But even if one of the curves is sloped “perversely,” the condition may still be fulfilled […]

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