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shrewishly Antonyms

Opposite of shrewishly

Pinning down the opposite of shrewishly 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 bad-tempered, scolding, or aggressively nagging manner (traditionally used of a woman).

Usage Example

"In the opening act of the play, the character speaks sweetly to everyone who enters her household."

Strongest
sweetly
amiably
Strong
good-naturedly
pleasantly
mildly
gently
graciously

Similar words to shrewishly

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

vixenishly
waspishly
sharply
tartly
peevishly
quarrelsomely
spitefully
acrimoniously
See all synonyms of shrewishly

• Nearby Words

shrewdly
shrewdness
shrewish
shrewishly
shrewlike
shriek
shrieker

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