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petulantly Antonyms

Opposite of petulantly

Pinning down the opposite of petulantly 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 childishly sulky, irritable, or bad-tempered manner.

Usage Example

"The young actor crossed his arms and graciously refused to come out of his trailer until the script was changed."

Strongest
graciously
cheerfully
patiently
Strong
amiably
good-naturedly
courteously
pleasantly

Similar words to petulantly

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

peevishly
sulkily
irritably
testily
fretfully
pettedly
querulously
fractiously
See all synonyms of petulantly

• Nearby Words

pettiness
petty
petulance
petulantly
phallic
phantom
phantomlike

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