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gloriously Antonyms

Opposite of gloriously

Because the opposite of gloriously shifts with each meaning, the 10 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 magnificent, splendid, or delightfully impressive manner; in a way that brings great honor, praise, or admiration.

Usage Example

"The morning sun rose ingloriously over the snow-covered mountain peaks."

Strongest
ingloriously
shamefully
Strong
disgracefully
ignominiously
wretchedly
miserably
dismally

• adverb (Context 2)

To a delightful, complete, or exuberant degree (often used as an expressive intensifier, sometimes with humorous or ironic contrast).

Usage Example

"After finishing her final exams, she spent a woefully lazy afternoon reading in the garden."

Strong
woefully
painfully
drearily

Similar words to gloriously

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

magnificently
splendidly
blissfully
resplendently
delightfully
majestically
wonderfully
illustriously
See all synonyms of gloriously

• Nearby Words

glorified
glorify
glorious
gloriously
gloriousness
glory
gloss

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