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rebelliously

/rɪˈbɛl.jəs.li/
re · bel · lious · ly
Adjective:rebellious
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• adverb

1

In a defiant, insubordinate, or unruly manner that resists authority, control, or established convention.

Example

"The teenager crossed his arms rebelliously and refused to follow the strict household rules."

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• Rhymes for rebelliously

• Nearby Words

rebel
rebellion
rebellious
rebelliously
rebelliousness
rebid
rebill

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective rebellious plus the adverbial suffix -ly, ultimately tracing back via Old French to the Latin rebellis ('waging war again, insurgent'), from re- ('against') and bellum ('war').

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rebelliously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rebelliously
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