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cuttingly Antonyms
Opposite of cuttingly
Because the opposite of cuttingly shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a sharply critical, sarcastic, or hurtful manner intended to cause emotional pain.
Usage Example
"The critic spoke kindly about the director's latest film during the panel discussion."
Strongest
kindly
gently
Strong
warmly
sympathetically
tenderly
mildly
• adverb (Context 2)
In a raw, piercing, or bitterly cold way (typically of wind or weather).
Usage Example
"The winter gale blew mildly across the open moor."
Strongest
mildly
Strong
warmly
softly
Similar words to cuttingly
Words similar to cuttingly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
bitingly
piercingly
scathingly
incisively
caustically
keenly
trenchantly
acerbicly
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Cuttingly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/cuttingly