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Another word for scoldingly

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that expresses angry rebuke, disapproval, or sharp criticism.

Usage Example

"The librarian looked at the noisy students chidingly and tapped the sign on her desk."

Strongest
chidingly
reproachfully
rebukingly
Strong
reprovingly
upbraidingly
sharply
sternly

Opposites of scoldingly

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

praisingly
approvingly
encouragingly
warmly
gently
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• Nearby Words

scold
scolder
scolding
scoldingly
sconce
scooch
scoop

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