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flimsily Synonyms

Another word for flimsily

Choosing another word for flimsily depends on context, so the 11 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 fragile, weak, or poorly constructed manner that is easily damaged or broken.

Usage Example

"The temporary shelter was so fragilely built that it collapsed during the first heavy rainstorm."

Strongest
fragilely
Strong
weakly
shoddily
insubstantially
feebly
rickety

• adverb (Context 2)

In an unconvincing, superficial, or poorly supported manner (especially of an argument, excuse, or evidence).

Usage Example

"His claim was tenuously supported by a single outdated anecdote rather than solid empirical data."

Strongest
tenuously
unconvincingly
Strong
weakly
thinly
superficially
implausibly

Opposites of flimsily

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

solidly
sturdily
convincingly
strongly
cogently
robustly
soundly
persuasively
See all opposites of flimsily

• Nearby Words

flightpath
flighty
flimflam
flimsily
flimsiness
flimsy
flinch

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