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vindictively Antonyms

Opposite of vindictively

Pinning down the opposite of vindictively 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 manner motivated by a strong, unreasoning desire for revenge or spite.

Usage Example

"After losing the promotion, he acted forgivingly toward the colleagues who had supported his rival."

Strongest
forgivingly
mercifully
Strong
magnanimously
compassionately
benevolently
charitably
kindly

Similar words to vindictively

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

vengefully
spitefully
maliciously
malevolently
rancorously
venomously
viciously
bitterly
See all synonyms of vindictively

• Nearby Words

vindicativeness
vindicator
vindictive
vindictively
vindictiveness
vinegar
vinegary

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