Rebellious \Re*bel"lious\, a. Engaged in rebellion; disposed to rebel; of the nature of rebels or of rebellion; resisting government or lawful authority by force. ``Thy rebellious crew.'' ``Proud rebellious arms.'' --Milton. -- {Re*bel"lious*ly}, adv. -- {Re*bel"lious*ness}, n.
rebelliously adv : in a rebellious manner; "he rejected her words rebelliously" [syn: {contumaciously}, {defiantly}]