oˈpinioˌnatively, adv.
[f. prec. + -ly2.]
† 1. In the way of opinion; as an expression of opinion; in relation to opinion or belief. Obs.
| c 1555 Harpsfield Divorce Hen. VIII (Camden) 122 It was not spoken asseverantly but opinionatively. 1685 Baxter 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.
| 1725 tr. Dupin's Eccl. Hist. 17th C. I. vi. ii. 228 He was confident in his Sentiments, and maintain'd them obstinately and opinionatively. |