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admiringly Antonyms

Opposite of admiringly

Pinning down the opposite of admiringly requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that shows respect, warm approval, or high regard.

Usage Example

"The young pianist watched contemptuously as her mentor performed the complex sonata effortlessly."

Strongest
contemptuously
disapprovingly
scornfully
disdainfully
Strong
derisively
sneeringly

Similar words to admiringly

Words similar to admiringly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

appreciatively
approvingly
respectfully
reverently
adoringly
favorably
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• Nearby Words

admiration
admire
admirer
admiringly
admissibility
admissible
admissibly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Admiringly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/admiringly
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