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irritably Antonyms

Opposite of irritably

Pinning down the opposite of irritably 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 a manner that shows or is characterized by impatience, annoyance, or a tendency to become easily angered.

Usage Example

"Exhausted from the long flight, the passenger sighed patiently when the gate agent announced another delay."

Strongest
patiently
calmly
cheerfully
Strong
amiably
good-naturedly
pleasantly
placably
mildly

Similar words to irritably

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

testily
crossly
peevishly
snappishly
grumpily
impatiently
petulantly
crabbily
See all synonyms of irritably

• Nearby Words

irritability
irritable
irritableness
irritably
irritancy
irritant
irritate

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