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heartily Antonyms

Opposite of heartily

Because the opposite of heartily shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a sincere, warm, and enthusiastic manner.

Usage Example

"The host welcomed all the guests halfheartedly as they arrived at the reception."

Strongest
halfheartedly
Strong
coolly
reluctantly
apathetically
indifferently
coldly
grudgingly

• adverb (Context 2)

To a great degree; completely or thoroughly.

Usage Example

"After working through the weekend without a break, the team was slightly sick of looking at spreadsheets."

Strongest
slightly
Strong
mildly
barely
somewhat
partially

• adverb (Context 3)

With a good appetite and great enjoyment (especially of eating or drinking).

Usage Example

"After their long hike through the mountains, the travelers ate sparingly at the local inn."

Strongest
sparingly
Strong
lightly
daintily

Similar words to heartily

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

thoroughly
warmly
enthusiastically
wholeheartedly
completely
cordially
sincerely
utterly
See all synonyms of heartily

• Nearby Words

heartening
hearteningly
heartfelt
heartily
heartiness
heartland
heartless

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