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exemplarily Antonyms

Opposite of exemplarily

Pinning down the opposite of exemplarily 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 an exemplary manner; in a way that is admirable, commendable, and worthy of imitation as a model.

Usage Example

"The student leaders behaved deplorably throughout the entire international conference."

Strongest
deplorably
reprehensibly
disgracefully
shamefully
Strong
badly
poorly

Similar words to exemplarily

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

admirably
commendably
laudably
praiseworthily
impeccably
meritoriously
excellently
illustratively
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