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elusively Antonyms

Opposite of elusively

Because the opposite of elusively 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)

In a manner that is difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

Usage Example

"The rare snow leopard moved openly through the rocky mountain pass."

Strong
openly
conspicuously
obviously

• adverb (Context 2)

In a way that is hard to define, comprehend, or recall clearly.

Usage Example

"The melody lingered clearly in her mind, just beyond her ability to hum it."

Strongest
clearly
Strong
explicitly
plainly
distinctly
definitely

Similar words to elusively

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

evasively
indefinably
intangibly
vaguely
fleetingly
ambiguously
obscurely
subtly
See all synonyms of elusively

• Nearby Words

elucidation
elude
elusive
elusively
elusiveness
elvish
elysium

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