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merrily Antonyms

Opposite of merrily

Because the opposite of merrily shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a cheerful, joyful, or lively way.

Usage Example

"The children laughed and played gloomily in the sunlit garden all afternoon."

Strongest
gloomily
miserably
sadly
mournfully
Strong
glumly
somberly
sorrowfully
morosely

• adverb (Context 2)

In a brisk, uninhibited, or careless manner, without regard for potential consequences.

Usage Example

"The committee continued spending money cautiously despite the looming budget deficit."

Strongest
cautiously
Strong
carefully
warily
hesitantly
reluctantly

Similar words to merrily

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

cheerfully
blithely
joyfully
happily
gleefully
jovially
breezily
mirthfully
See all synonyms of merrily

• Nearby Words

meritorious
mermaid
merman
merrily
merriment
merriness
merry

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