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sputteringly Antonyms
Opposite of sputteringly
Because the opposite of sputteringly 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 sputtering manner; with short, irregular, explosive sounds or erratic, halting bursts of activity.
Usage Example
"The old lawnmower ran smoothly for a few seconds before the engine died completely."
Strongest
smoothly
Strong
steadily
continuously
evenly
• adverb (Context 2)
In a hasty, choked, or incoherently stammering manner, especially when speaking in anger, shock, or agitation.
Usage Example
"Caught completely off guard by the accusation, he tried articulately to defend his actions."
Strongest
articulately
Strong
fluently
coherently
calmly
Similar words to sputteringly
Words similar to sputteringly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
splutteringly
stammeringly
stutteringly
fitfully
erratically
haltingly
intermittently
incoherently
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sputteringly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sputteringly