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dejectedly Antonyms
Opposite of dejectedly
Pinning down the opposite of dejectedly requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a sad, depressed, or dispirited manner; with low spirits resulting from disappointment or failure.
Usage Example
"After losing the championship match in the final seconds, the players walked cheerfully back to the locker room."
Strongest
cheerfully
joyfully
elatedly
Strong
gleefully
happily
buoyantly
brightly
optimistically
Similar words to dejectedly
Words similar to dejectedly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
despondently
disconsolately
glumly
downheartedly
crestfallenly
gloomily
forlornly
miserably
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Dejectedly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/dejectedly