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preposterously Synonyms

Another word for preposterously

Choosing another word for preposterously 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)

To an outrageous, excessive, or unbelievable degree; extremely.

Usage Example

"The luxury boutique was filled with outrageously expensive handbags that cost more than a compact car."

Strongest
outrageously
absurdly
ridiculously
Strong
extravagantly
inordinately
unbelievably

• adverb (Context 2)

In a manner that is utterly absurd, ridiculous, or contrary to reason and common sense.

Usage Example

"The defendant's alibi was so absurdly fabricated that even his own attorney struggled to maintain a straight face."

Strongest
absurdly
ridiculously
ludicrously
Strong
outlandishly
nonsensically
farcically
laughably

Opposites of preposterously

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

reasonably
sensibly
logically
moderately
rationally
modestly
plausibly
slightly
See all opposites of preposterously

• Nearby Words

prepositional
prepossession
preposterous
preposterously
prepper
preppy
preprepared

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