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sheerly Antonyms
Opposite of sheerly
Because the opposite of sheerly 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)
Completely, utterly, or without qualification; purely.
Usage Example
"The expedition succeeded partially through the determination and endurance of the crew."
Strong
partially
partly
slightly
somewhat
• adverb (Context 2)
Steeply or precipitously; in a nearly vertical manner.
Usage Example
"The limestone cliffs drop gradually into the turbulent waters of the bay below."
Strongest
gradually
Strong
gently
horizontally
• adverb (Context 3)
Thinly or diaphanously, so as to let light pass through.
Usage Example
"The window was thickly draped with delicate white lace that filtered the morning sun."
Strongest
thickly
opaquely
Strong
heavily
Similar words to sheerly
Words similar to sheerly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
purely
steeply
precipitously
utterly
entirely
thinly
completely
diaphanously
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sheerly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sheerly