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abysmally Antonyms
Opposite of abysmally
Because the opposite of abysmally shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In an extremely bad, poor, or appalling manner.
Usage Example
"The team performed superbly during the first half of the championship match."
Strongest
superbly
excellently
splendidly
wonderfully
Strong
admirably
brilliantly
magnificently
• adverb (Context 2)
To an extreme, profound, or unfathomable degree (almost exclusively modifying negative qualities).
Usage Example
"Without basic historical background, the audience remained slightly ignorant of the play's political satire."
Strong
slightly
mildly
moderately
superficially
Similar words to abysmally
Words similar to abysmally shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
appallingly
dreadfully
atrociously
profoundly
terribly
hopelessly
wretchedly
horribly
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Abysmally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/abysmally