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tenuously Synonyms

Another word for tenuously

Choosing another word for tenuously depends on context, so the 13 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 weak, fragile, or insubstantial manner; with only a slight, precarious, or unconvincing connection or basis.

Usage Example

"The two historical events are only weakly connected by a few coincidental dates."

Strongest
weakly
precariously
Strong
flimsily
vaguely
loosely
faintly
slightly
fragilely

• adverb (Context 2)

In a physically thin, slender, or rarefied form or state.

Usage Example

"High in the upper atmosphere, the gases are spread so thinly that they offer almost no resistance."

Strongest
thinly
Strong
slenderly
sparsely
delicately
finely

Opposites of tenuously

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

firmly
densely
solidly
thickly
securely
strongly
compactly
substantially
See all opposites of tenuously

• Nearby Words

tentlike
tentpole
tenuous
tenuously
tenure
tenured
tepary bean

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