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advisedly adv.
carefully adv.
closely adv.
earnestly adv.
kindly adv.
lovingly adv.
mentally adv.
obligingly adv.
pleasantly adv.
seriously adv.

ADVERB

advisedly

Synonyms

STRONG

deliberately intentionally

WEAK

carefully cautiously consciously discreetly prudently

Antonyms

STRONG

unintentionally

ADVERB

carefully

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxiously attentively conscientiously correctly deliberately delicately discreetly faithfully fully gingerly laboriously meticulously precisely prudently rigorously scrupulously thoroughly warily

WEAK

circumspectly concernedly dependably exactly fastidiously guardedly heedfully honorably in detail particularly providently punctiliously regardfully reliably solicitously trustily uprightly vigilantly watchfully with forethought with reservations

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inadequately incompletely partially uncarefully

WEAK

carelessly incautiously thoughtlessly

ADVERB

closely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

firmly hard intently intimately jointly meticulously scrupulously sharply strictly

STRONG

nearly

WEAK

by the skin of one's teeth exactly heedfully in conjunction with mindfully minutely punctiliously searchingly similarly

ADVERB

earnestly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

seriously sincerely soberly

ADVERB

kindly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affectionately delicately generously genially graciously helpfully politely sympathetically tenderly

WEAK

agreeably benevolently benignly carefully charitably compassionately considerately cordially courteously good-naturedly heedfully humanely solicitously tolerantly understandingly well

Antonyms

WEAK

disagreeably inconsiderately unkindly

ADVERB

lovingly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admiringly affectionately earnestly fondly longingly passionately respectfully reverently warmly zealously

WEAK

adoringly appreciatively ardently attentively considerately devotedly dotingly endearingly enrapturedly fervently generously impassionedly kindly loyally rapturously yearningly

ADVERB

mentally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

intellectually psychologically

WEAK

introspectively inwardly pensively psychically subjectively theoretically

ADVERB

obligingly

Synonyms

STRONG

accommodatingly

WEAK

agreeably kindly

ADVERB

pleasantly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

politely

WEAK

civilly gallantly

ADVERB

seriously

Synonyms

STRONGEST

actively earnestly passionately sincerely vigorously

STRONG

gravely

WEAK

all joking aside cool it cut the comedy determinedly down fervently for real in all conscience in all seriousness in earnest intently purposefully resolutely sedately simmer down soberly solemnly sternly straighten out with a straight face with forethought with sobriety zealously

Antonyms

WEAK

casually funnily lightly minor trivially

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I find that I’m beating this drum daily, trying to convince people that thoughtfully engaging with art they don’t immediately like or understand is a worthwhile practice.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

Brokerage executives said their customers are implementing the agents thoughtfully, and that their platforms have guardrails to manage risk.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

We plan to consult an estate-planning attorney and want to approach this thoughtfully rather than making an irreversible decision out of anger or emotion.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

Discord told the BBC it was "thoughtfully reviewing" the ANPD's order and is "committed to user safety".

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

He squeezed me tightly to him and made a ridiculous wise look, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling

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