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famously Antonyms

Opposite of famously

Because the opposite of famously shifts with each meaning, the 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 or to a degree that is widely known and remembered.

Usage Example

"The author was obscurely reluctant to give interviews to the press."

Strongest
obscurely
Strong
anonymously
quietly

• adverb (Context 2)

To a splendid or remarkably successful degree; excellently (often used in the phrase 'get on famously').

Usage Example

"Despite their different backgrounds, the two new roommates got along poorly from the very first day."

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poorly
badly
Strong
terribly
miserably

Similar words to famously

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

splendidly
wonderfully
excellently
swimmingly
renownly
admirably
notably
magnificently
See all synonyms of famously

• Nearby Words

famish
famished
famous
famously
famousness
fan
fanatic

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