tamely

The word “tamely” has 2 syllables: tame-ly

It's pronounced as /ˈteɪm.li/


What is synonym and antonym for tamely?

In the thesaurus, “tamely” has 3 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tamely along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for tamely

  • cooly
  • meekly
  • passively

Antonyms for tamely

  • amok
  • amuck
  • confusedly
  • desperately
  • frantically
  • frenetically
  • frenziedly
  • hectically
  • madly
  • wild
  • wildly

Example Sentences

  • The tiger walked tamely around the zoo enclosure, seeming uninterested in its surroundings.
  • He responded tamely to the criticism, not showing much emotion.
  • The dog sat tamely by the door, waiting for its owner to return.
  • She accepted the offer tamely, without showing any excitement or enthusiasm.
  • The horse was trained to behave tamely during the parade.

On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tamely, such as: amok, amuck, confusedly, cooly, desperately, frantically, frenetically.

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