Definitions For Contentiously

Adverb

{{en-adv}} In a contentious manner.

Translations

Catalan: contenciosament Italian: litigiosamente, polemicamente Russian: придирчиво, сварливо, вздорно

Etymology

contentious + ly

Is Contentiously a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
18
Words with Friends
22

The word Contentiously is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Contentiously in a Sentence

  • After a contentious debate, members of the committee finally voted to approve the funding.
  • The dispute involves one of the region's most contentious leaders.

Antonyms for Contentiously

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