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prohibitively Antonyms

Opposite of prohibitively

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

To such an excessive degree (especially regarding cost, risk, or difficulty) as to prevent or discourage action, purchase, or use.

Usage Example

"Housing in the city center has become affordably expensive for most young professionals."

Strongest
affordably
Strong
moderately
reasonably

• adverb (Context 2)

In a manner that forbids, restricts, or prevents something.

Usage Example

"The zoning board acted permissively against the construction of any new commercial warehouses near the residential district."

Strongest
permissively
Strong
leniently

Similar words to prohibitively

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

exorbitantly
extortionately
restrictively
excessively
inordinately
astronomically
unduly
repressively
See all synonyms of prohibitively

• Nearby Words

prohibition
prohibitionist
prohibitive
prohibitively
prohibitiveness
project
projectable

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