used to introduce a statement that says the opposite of the last one. ‘It must have been terrible.’ ‘On the contrary, I enjoyed every minute.’. used to emphasize that the opposite of what has been said is true. I don't find him funny at all. Quite the contrary. showing or proving the opposite. More @Wikipedia
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