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illegitimately Synonyms

Another word for illegitimately

Choosing another word for illegitimately depends on context, so the 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 manner not authorized by law or not in accordance with accepted standards, rules, or logic.

Usage Example

"The investigation revealed that the funds had been unlawfully transferred to an offshore account."

Strongest
unlawfully
illegally
illicitly
Strong
wrongfully
improperly
invalidly

• adverb (Context 2)

Out of wedlock; to parents who are not married to each other.

Usage Example

"In earlier centuries, children born out of wedlock were often denied inheritance rights under the law."

Strongest
out of wedlock

Opposites of illegitimately

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

legitimately
legally
lawfully
validly
rightfully
properly
See all opposites of illegitimately

• Nearby Words

illegibly
illegitimacy
illegitimate
illegitimately
illiberal
illicit
illicitly

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