in a rebellious manner; "he rejected her words rebelliously"
Used in a Sentence
rebelliously
How to use rebelliously in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for rebelliously.
Editorial note
Where other jurisdiction only proceed to prosecution when there are material action and consequences, China is content to prosecute just on the feeling of being criticised or threatened or citizens just behaving rebelliously -- within the first day HK is already arresting citizens for having banners in their bag and for shouting slogans.
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Quick take
in a rebellious manner; "he rejected her words rebelliously"
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for rebelliously.
adverb
in a rebellious manner; "he rejected her words rebelliously"
See also: contumaciously, defiantly
Example sentences
Where other jurisdiction only proceed to prosecution when there are material action and consequences, China is content to prosecute just on the feeling of being criticised or threatened or citizens just behaving rebelliously -- within the first day HK is already arresting citizens for having banners in their bag and for shouting slogans.
The backhanded comment that it was merely a way to fill time is one of the more accurate bits, but in a way counter to many of the author's other points and likely not how he intended it as a pejorative: It was not out of some lack of "better things to do" or social rejection, but out of it being an absolutely unique and "rebelliously fun" thing to do.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use rebelliously in a sentence?
Where other jurisdiction only proceed to prosecution when there are material action and consequences, China is content to prosecute just on the feeling of being criticised or threatened or citizens just behaving rebelliously -- within the first day HK is already arresting citizens for having banners in their bag and for shouting slogans.
What does rebelliously mean?
in a rebellious manner; "he rejected her words rebelliously"
What part of speech is rebelliously?
rebelliously is commonly used as adverb.