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dapperly Antonyms

Opposite of dapperly

Pinning down the opposite of dapperly 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 neat, trim, and stylish manner, especially regarding one's clothing or personal appearance.

Usage Example

"The elderly gentleman walked through the park, shabbily attired in a tailored tweed suit and a fedora."

Strongest
shabbily
sloppily
scruffily
Strong
untidily
slovenly
dowdily

Similar words to dapperly

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

sprucely
nattily
smartly
snappily
trimly
neatly
stylishly
jauntily
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