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dismally Synonyms

Another word for dismally

Choosing another word for dismally depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a very poor, pitiful, or unsuccessful manner; to a disgracefully low standard.

Usage Example

"The new marketing campaign failed miserably to attract younger customers."

Strongest
miserably
abysmally
woefully
Strong
wretchedly
pitifully
lamentably
poorly
badly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a gloomy, dreary, or depressing manner.

Usage Example

"The rain poured down gloomily all afternoon, keeping the children indoors."

Strongest
gloomily
drearily
bleakly
depressingly
Strong
miserably
cheerlessly
somberly
dolefully

Opposites of dismally

The opposite of dismally shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

brilliantly
splendidly
cheerfully
admirably
superbly
joyfully
brightly
successfully
See all opposites of dismally

• Nearby Words

disloyally
disloyalty
dismal
dismally
dismalness
dismantle
dismantlement

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dismally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dismally
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