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practically Antonyms
Opposite of practically
Because the opposite of practically shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
Virtually; almost; for all intents and purposes.
Usage Example
"The stadium was completely empty by the time the final whistle blew."
Strong
completely
entirely
exactly
barely
hardly
scarcely
• adverb (Context 2)
In a practical, sensible, or realistic manner; through actual application rather than theory.
Usage Example
"Speaking theoretically, we lack the budget to launch both initiatives simultaneously."
Strongest
theoretically
impractically
in theory
hypothetically
unrealistically
Strong
idealistically
abstractly
Similar words to practically
Words similar to practically shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
virtually
pragmatically
almost
nearly
realistically
essentially
sensibly
effectively
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Practically. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/practically