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}]