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choppily Synonyms
Another word for choppily
Choosing another word for choppily depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a broken, disconnected, or irregular manner, lacking smoothness or continuity.
Usage Example
"The live video stream played jerkily because of our weak internet connection."
Strongest
jerkily
Strong
unevenly
fitfully
haltingly
disjointedly
irregularly
• adverb (Context 2)
With short, rough, or irregular waves or movements.
Usage Example
"The dark water lapped roughly against the wooden pilings of the pier as the storm approached."
Strong
roughly
turbulently
boisterously
Opposites of choppily
The opposite of choppily shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
smoothly
fluidly
calmly
seamlessly
gently
placidly
evenly
continuously
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Choppily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/choppily