VERBS

be
remain

ADV

adamantly, bitterly, deeply, fiercely, firmly, fundamentally, implacably, profoundly, resolutely, strongly, vehemently, very (much), violently
absolutely, categorically, completely, directly, totally, utterly, wholly
largely
actively, openly, publicly
the party most openly opposed to military rule

VERBS

be, seem, stand
remain

ADV

completely, diametrically, directly, entirely, fundamentally, utterly
Our views are diametrically opposed on this issue
mutually
The two sets of values seemed mutually opposed

PREP

to
The path he saw himself taking in his research seemed directly opposed to the ethos of the department