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mortally Antonyms
Opposite of mortally
Because the opposite of mortally shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a manner that results in or is likely to cause death; fatally.
Usage Example
"In the final act of the play, the tragic hero is nonfatally wounded during a duel."
Strongest
nonfatally
Strong
harmlessly
superficially
mildly
• adverb (Context 2)
To an extreme, intense, or severe degree, especially regarding negative emotions such as fear, embarrassment, or offense.
Usage Example
"He was slightly offended when his lifelong colleague forgot to invite him to the retirement dinner."
Strongest
slightly
Strong
mildly
barely
lightly
• adverb (Context 3)
In Christian theology, in a manner that causes spiritual death or the loss of divine grace.
Usage Example
"According to church doctrine, to sin venially requires full knowledge and deliberate consent."
Strongest
venially
Strong
pardonably
forgivably
Similar words to mortally
Words similar to mortally shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
fatally
lethally
deeply
profoundly
terminally
severely
gravely
bitterly
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Mortally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/mortally