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jumpily Synonyms

Another word for jumpily

Choosing another word for jumpily depends on context, so the 12 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 nervous, anxious, or easily startled manner.

Usage Example

"He glanced nervously over his shoulder as he walked down the dimly lit alley."

Strongest
nervously
jitterily
edgily
Strong
anxiously
skittishly
uneasily
restlessly

• adverb (Context 2)

With sudden, irregular, or jerky movements or transitions.

Usage Example

"The old film reel played jerkily on the screen, skipping several frames at a time."

Strongest
jerkily
Strong
erratically
spasmodically
fitfully
unevenly

Opposites of jumpily

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

calmly
smoothly
placidly
fluidly
steadily
serenely
evenly
seamlessly
See all opposites of jumpily

• Nearby Words

jump
jumpable
jumper
jumpily
jumpiness
jumping viper
jumpscare

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