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summarily Synonyms

Another word for summarily

Choosing another word for summarily depends on context, so the 17 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 prompt or direct manner, without the delay of formal procedures, deliberation, or customary legal formalities.

Usage Example

"The committee peremptorily rejected the incomplete proposal without scheduling a second hearing."

Strongest
peremptorily
out of hand
Strong
abruptly
on the spot
promptly
immediately
forthwith
at once
instantly
arbitrarily

• adverb (Context 2)

In a brief, concise, or summarized manner; by way of a summary.

Usage Example

"The lead researcher presented the complex findings briefly at the conclusion of the seminar."

Strongest
briefly
concisely
succinctly
in short
in brief
Strong
compendiously
tersely

Opposites of summarily

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

at length
exhaustively
comprehensively
verbosely
deliberately
extensively
methodically
formally
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• Nearby Words

sumatra
sumatran orangutan
sumatran spitting cobra
summarily
summarizable
summarization
summarize

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