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Synonyms for refractorily
Grammar : Adv |
Spell : ri-frak-tuh-ree |
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈfræk tə ri |
Définition of refractorily
Origin :- "stubborn, obstinate, perverse," 1610s (earlier refractorious, 1550s, refractary, c.1600), from Latin refractarius "obstinate, stubborn," from past participle stem of refringere (see refraction). Related: Refractorily; refractoriness.
- As in unwillingly : adv reluctantly
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