ŏth'er-wīze, adv.

(ŭth'er-wĭz;—pronounced ŭth'er-wĭz or ŭth'er-wĭz by Walker), adv. [From other and wise, manner.] In a different manner; under different circumstances; in different respects.

Thy father was a worthy prince, And merited, alas! a better fate; But Heaven thought otherwise. Addison.

It is said, truly, that the best men otherwise are not always the best in regard to society. Hooker.