Mischievously, abominably, acutely, cruelly, and harshly are all synonyms for badly. Well and slightly are antonyms of badly. And here are 66 another word for badly.
1. ineptly
2. critically
3. mischievously
The adverb "badly" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 3 letters, 1 synonym with 6 letters, 8 synonyms with 7 letters, 11 synonyms with 8 letters, 8 synonyms with 9 letters, 10 synonyms with 10 letters, 9 synonyms with 11 letters, 5 synonyms with 12 letters, 6 synonyms with 13 letters, 1 synonym with 14 letters, 1 synonym with 15 letters, and 1 synonym with 16 letters, for a total of 62 synonyms for badly.
He performed badly on the test.
The dog was hurt badly.
She danced badly at practice.
They treated her badly yesterday.
I badly need a vacation.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Undoubtedly | Possibly, doubtfully, questionably | Doubtless, indubitably |
| Deadly | Harmless, beneficial | Fatal, lethal |
| Kindly | Unkindly, harshly | Benevolently, good-naturedly |
| Rapidly | Slowly, gradually | Quickly, fast |
| Friendly | Unfriendly, hostile | Affectionate, affable |
| Bad | Good, excellent | Substandard, poor |