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narrowly Synonyms

Another word for narrowly

Choosing another word for narrowly depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

By only a small margin; barely.

Usage Example

"The candidate barely won the election by fewer than a hundred votes."

Strongest
barely
scarcely
Strong
hardly
marginally
slimly
just

• adverb (Context 2)

In a limited, restricted, or exclusive manner.

Usage Example

"The statute was strictly interpreted by the court to apply only to commercial vehicles."

Strongest
strictly
Strong
tightly
restrictively
exclusively
rigidly

• adverb (Context 3)

Closely, carefully, or scrutinized in detail.

Usage Example

"The detective watched the suspect closely for any sign of nervousness."

Strongest
closely
intently
Strong
carefully
attentively
watchfully
keenly

Opposites of narrowly

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

broadly
widely
easily
casually
liberally
carelessly
extensively
loosely
See all opposites of narrowly

• Nearby Words

narrow
narrowboat
narrowish
narrowly
narrowness
narrows
nasal

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