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methodically

[muh-thod-ik-lee] / məˈθɒd ɪk li /
ADVERB
exactly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolutely altogether carefully completely correctly definitely explicitly indeed literally precisely quite specifically strictly totally truly
STRONG
just
WEAK
bang expressly faithfully faultlessly for a fact for certain for sure in every respect no mistake on the dot on the money on the nail on the nose positively right rigorously scrupulously severely sharp square the ticket truthfully unequivocally unerringly utterly veraciously wholly
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtfully dubiously incompletely indefinite partially questionably
WEAK
inaccurately inexactly
ADVERB
neatly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accurately adroitly aptly cleanly efficiently expertly nicely precisely skillfully
WEAK
adeptly fastidiously handily orderly sprucely
ADVERB
regularly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
always constantly continually daily exactly incessantly normally periodically steadily typically
WEAK
ceaselessly cyclically evenly invariably mechanically monotonously perpetually redundantly rhythmically seasonally unbrokenly
Antonyms
STRONGEST
never
WEAK
erratically irregularly unevenly
ADVERB
systematically
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consistently regularly
WEAK
in order

Example Sentences

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He keeps readers engrossed by methodically recounting the specifics of police work, including the business of obtaining warrants and interrogating witnesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The 21-year-old methodically broke down the American - who had been brought in as a genuine test - landing crisp combinations and heavy power punches.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

"In order to get over them we have to act methodically, rigorously, and as a team."

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Like teens in a creepy house the software sub-sectors are being taken out methodically, one by one.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

In the shower I tried to rinse the experience away, scrubbing methodically, lifting my face to the slanting water.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides