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snappily Antonyms

Opposite of snappily

Because the opposite of snappily shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a smart, neat, or stylishly fashionable manner, especially with regard to clothing.

Usage Example

"The host was shabbily dressed in a bespoke navy suit and a silk pocket square."

Strongest
shabbily
sloppily
Strong
frumpily
dowdily
untidily

• adverb (Context 2)

In a brisk, energetic, lively, or concise manner.

Usage Example

"The comedy is sluggishly paced and keeps the audience laughing from start to finish."

Strongest
sluggishly
slowly
Strong
lethargically
dully

• adverb (Context 3)

In an irritable, sharp, or ill-tempered manner.

Usage Example

"Exhausted from the long shift, he replied gently when asked to complete another report."

Strongest
gently
patiently
Strong
pleasantly
calmly
warmly

Similar words to snappily

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

smartly
snappishly
briskly
irritably
testily
stylishly
curtly
sharply
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