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perversely

 

[ pษ™rหˆvษ™rs.lฤ“ ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavioral context

Perversely is used to describe an action or behavior that is contrary to what is considered morally right or acceptable. It often implies a deliberate intention to behave in a way that is socially frowned upon or to take pleasure in going against norms. The term can also reflect an obstinate or stubborn attitude when faced with reasoning. Additionally, it may convey a sense of irony or deliberate deviation from expectations.

Synonyms

absurdly, contrarily, deviantly, wickedly

Examples of usage

  • He perversely enjoyed the chaos he created.
  • She acted perversely, ignoring all advice.
  • The author wrote perversely to challenge societal norms.

Translations

Translations of the word "perversely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perversamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค•เฅƒเคค เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช perverserweise

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara menyimpang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะฒะตั€ัะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ perwersyjnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญชใ‚“ใง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท perversรฉment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perversamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sapkฤฑnca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™œ๊ณก๋˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู…ู†ุญุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ perverznฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ perverzne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ญๆ›ฒๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ perverzno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ perversly

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pozฤŸunluqla

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perversamente

Etymology

The word 'perversely' traces its roots back to the Latin word 'perversus', which means 'turned away' or 'corrupted'. This term evolved into the Middle French 'pervers', signifying 'morally wrong' or 'corrupt'. The adverb form, 'perversely', emerged in English in the early 17th century, emphasizing actions or behaviors that deviate from accepted standards or norms. The connotation of the word has not strayed far from its original implications of moral corruption and obstinence, often used to describe actions that provoke, challenge, or defy social expectations.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,128, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.