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unsmilingly Antonyms

Opposite of unsmilingly

Pinning down the opposite of unsmilingly 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 serious, stern, or grave manner, without smiling.

Usage Example

"The judge listened smilingly to the defense attorney's lengthy explanation."

Strongest
smilingly
Strong
cheerfully
beamingly
mirthfully
brightly

Similar words to unsmilingly

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

solemnly
gravely
seriously
somberly
sternly
grimly
dourly
stone-faced
See all synonyms of unsmilingly

• Nearby Words

unsling
unsmart
unsmiling
unsmilingly
unsmoked
unsmooth
unsmoothed

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