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heftily Antonyms

Opposite of heftily

Because the opposite of heftily shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To a great degree, amount, or extent; substantially or considerably (especially regarding financial costs, investments, or taxes).

Usage Example

"The municipal government invested lightly in renewable energy infrastructure over the past decade."

Strongest
lightly
slightly
Strong
meagerly
modestly
minimally

• adverb (Context 2)

In a physically heavy, forceful, or muscular manner; with great weight, bulk, or strength.

Usage Example

"The lightly built lineman easily held his ground against the opposing team's defense."

Strongest
lightly
weakly
Strong
feebly
delicately
slenderly

Similar words to heftily

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

heavily
substantially
considerably
sizeably
powerfully
stoutly
solidly
generously
See all synonyms of heftily

• Nearby Words

heel
heeled
heft
heftily
heftiness
hefty
heifer

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