actively
The word “actively” has 3 syllables: ac-tive-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈæk.tɪv.li/
What is synonym and antonym for actively?
In the thesaurus, “actively” has 125 synonyms and 18 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for actively along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for actively
- all joking aside
- angrily
- animatedly
- anticipatorily
- ardently
- assiduously
- boisterously
- boldly
- breathlessly
- briskly
- brutally
- busily
- completely
- cool it
- cordially
- cravingly
- cruelly
- cut the comedy
- decidedly
- determinedly
- devoutly
- diligently
- down
- eagerly
- earnestly
- energetically
- enthusiastically
- expectantly
- fearlessly
- ferociously
- fervently
- fiercely
- firmly
- for real
- forcefully
- forcibly
- frantically
- full tilt
- fully
- furiously
- gladly
- gravely
- greatly
- hardily
- healthily
- heartily
- heavily
- hungrily
- impatiently
- in all conscience
- in all seriousness
- in earnest
- indefatigably
- indomitably
- industriously
- intensely
- intently
- invincibly
- keenly
- laboriously
- like fury
- longingly
- madly
- meanly
- mightily
- painfully
- passionately
- powerfully
- promptly
- purposefully
- quickly
- rapidly
- readily
- relentlessly
- resolutely
- rigorously
- robustly
- roughly
- rowdily
- savagely
- securely
- sedately
- sedulously
- seriously
- severely
- sharply
- simmer down
- sincerely
- soberly
- solemnly
- solidly
- speedily
- spiritedly
- sprightly
- staunchly
- steadily
- sternly
- stormily
- stoutly
- straighten out
- strenuously
- strongly
- sturdily
- thirstily
- thoughtfully
- tirelessly
- tumultuously
- turbulently
- uproariously
- urgently
- vibrantly
- viciously
- vigorously
- violently
- vivaciously
- wholeheartedly
- wildly
- willingly
- with a straight face
- with enthusiasm
- with forethought
- with gusto
- with sobriety
- zealously
- zestfully
Antonyms for actively
- casually
- easily
- funnily
- gently
- grudgingly
- idly
- inactively
- lifelessly
- lightly
- listlessly
- minor
- moderately
- sleepily
- softly
- tolerantly
- trivially
- unwillingly
- yielding
Meanings of actively
- adverb
- In an active manner.
- (grammar) In the active form; not passive.
Example Sentences
- She is actively involved in community service projects.
- The students actively participated in the group discussion.
- He is actively looking for a new job after graduation.
- The company is actively working to reduce its carbon footprint.
- Scientists are actively researching a cure for the disease.
On this page you'll find 143 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to actively, such as: all joking aside, angrily, animatedly, anticipatorily, ardently, assiduously, boisterously.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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