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materially Antonyms
Opposite of materially
Because the opposite of materially shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
To a significant, substantial, or important extent; considerably (especially in legal, financial, or formal contexts).
Usage Example
"The new regulations will not immaterially affect the company's quarterly earnings."
Strongest
immaterially
insignificantly
negligibly
Strong
marginally
slightly
trivially
• adverb (Context 2)
With respect to physical well-being, worldly possessions, or financial comfort, as opposed to spiritual or intellectual matters.
Usage Example
"Although the family was spiritually prosperous, they valued education and community service above wealth."
Strongest
spiritually
immaterially
Strong
intellectually
• adverb (Context 3)
In terms of physical matter or substance rather than form or abstract structure.
Usage Example
"The two sculptures are formally identical, both having been cast from the same bronze alloy."
Strongest
formally
Strong
abstractly
conceptually
Similar words to materially
Words similar to materially shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
significantly
substantially
physically
considerably
markedly
financially
appreciably
economically
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Materially. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/materially