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laughingly Antonyms

Opposite of laughingly

Pinning down the opposite of laughingly 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)

With laughter; in a humorous, lighthearted, or amused manner.

Usage Example

"She tearfully admitted that her first attempt at baking bread had been a complete disaster."

Strongest
tearfully
seriously
solemnly
Strong
gravely
grimly
mournfully
somberly

Similar words to laughingly

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

mirthfully
jokingly
amusedly
lightheartedly
merrily
humorously
gleefully
in jest
See all synonyms of laughingly

• Nearby Words

laughable
laughably
laugher
laughingly
laughingstock
laughter
launch

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