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sputteringly Synonyms

Another word for sputteringly

Choosing another word for sputteringly 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 sputtering manner; with short, irregular, explosive sounds or erratic, halting bursts of activity.

Usage Example

"The old lawnmower ran splutteringly for a few seconds before the engine died completely."

Strongest
splutteringly
Strong
fitfully
erratically
intermittently
spasmodically

• adverb (Context 2)

In a hasty, choked, or incoherently stammering manner, especially when speaking in anger, shock, or agitation.

Usage Example

"Caught completely off guard by the accusation, he tried splutteringly to defend his actions."

Strongest
splutteringly
Strong
stammeringly
stutteringly
haltingly
incoherently

Opposites of sputteringly

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

smoothly
articulately
fluently
steadily
coherently
continuously
calmly
evenly
See all opposites of sputteringly

• Nearby Words

spurt
sputnik
sputter
sputteringly
sputum
spy
spycam

Cite this Entry

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