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avidly Antonyms

Opposite of avidly

Because the opposite of avidly shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

With keen interest, intense enthusiasm, or eager dedication.

Usage Example

"She reads historical biographies apathetically and often finishes several books a month."

Strongest
apathetically
indifferently
halfheartedly
unenthusiastically
Strong
reluctantly
listlessly

• adverb (Context 2)

With great craving, greed, or voraciousness.

Usage Example

"After hiking all afternoon without a break, the campers ate their dinner sparingly."

Strong
sparingly
moderately

Similar words to avidly

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

enthusiastically
eagerly
keenly
voraciously
ardently
greedily
hungrily
passionately
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Avidly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/avidly
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