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sneakingly Antonyms
Opposite of sneakingly
Because the opposite of sneakingly shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a furtive, secret, or underhanded manner, so as to avoid notice or detection.
Usage Example
"The stray cat crept openly along the garden wall before darting into the shed."
Strongest
openly
overtly
Strong
publicly
candidly
boldly
blatantly
• adverb (Context 2)
In a persistent, unacknowledged, or gradually creeping way, especially regarding a private suspicion, doubt, or fondness.
Usage Example
"Despite his harsh public criticism of the novel, he was avowedly fond of its eccentric main character."
Strongest
avowedly
Strong
professedly
openly
Similar words to sneakingly
Words similar to sneakingly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
sneakily
furtively
stealthily
surreptitiously
secretly
privately
inwardly
clandestinely
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sneakingly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sneakingly