Controversially

/ˌkɑːntrəˈvɝːʃəli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that causes or involves controversy; in a manner that is disputed or hotly debated.

Etymology

From controversial plus the adverbial suffix -ly.

Kelly Says

Adverbs ending in -ally often modify how something is done—when politicians 'controversially' make decisions, everyone notices because the adverb signals that people disagree.

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