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scoldingly Antonyms

Opposite of scoldingly

Pinning down the opposite of scoldingly 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 manner that expresses angry rebuke, disapproval, or sharp criticism.

Usage Example

"The librarian looked at the noisy students praisingly and tapped the sign on her desk."

Strongest
praisingly
approvingly
Strong
encouragingly
warmly
gently

Similar words to scoldingly

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

chidingly
rebukingly
reproachfully
reprovingly
upbraidingly
sharply
sternly
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• Nearby Words

scold
scolder
scolding
scoldingly
sconce
scooch
scoop

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