painfully
The word “painfully” has 3 syllables: pain-ful-ly.
It's pronounced as /ˈpeɪn.fəl.i/.
What is synonym and antonym for painfully?
In the thesaurus, “painfully” has 9 synonyms and 14 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for painfully along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for painfully
- achingly
- bitterly
- carefully
- hard
- mournfully
- painstakingly
- sadly
- slowly
- sorrowfully
Antonyms for painfully
- blissfully
- casually
- cheerfully
- cheerily
- delightedly
- easily
- gladly
- gleefully
- happily
- joyfully
- joyously
- lightheartedly
- lightly
- merrily
Meanings of painfully
- adverb
- In a painful manner; as if in pain.
- Badly; poorly.
Example Sentences
- She painfully recounted the events of the accident, tears welling in her eyes.
- The athlete limped painfully off the field after twisting her ankle during the game.
- His absence was painfully noticeable at the family gathering.
- The decision to end their relationship was painfully difficult, but ultimately necessary for both of them.
- The reality of their financial situation hit painfully when they received the eviction notice.
On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to painfully, such as: achingly, bitterly, blissfully, carefully, casually, cheerfully, cheerily.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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