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oˈpinioˌnatively, adv. [f. prec. + -ly2.] †1. In the way of opinion; as an expression of opinion; in relation to opinion or belief. Obs.
c1555Harpsfield Divorce Hen. VIII (Camden) 122 It was not spoken asseverantly but opinionatively. 1685Baxter Paraphr. N.T., James i. 21 [To] receive God's Word, not only opinionatively, but as the Graff is taken into the Tree. 2. In an opinionative manner; with undue attachment to or persistence in one's own opinion; conceitedly; obstinately.
1725tr. Dupin's Eccl. Hist. 17th C. I. vi. ii. 228 He was confident in his Sentiments, and maintain'd them obstinately and opinionatively. |