Synonyms of categorically
77 similar words · 8 opposite words
Another word for categorically is quite. Other synonyms of categorically are absolutely, altogether, outright, finally and cap-a-pie. The opposite of categorically is partly.
Synonyms and similar words for categorically
adverbBy the use of categories; defining a category; defined by, or corollary to, a category.
adverbAbsolutely; in all regards (leaving no doubt or ambiguity).
- truly
- wholly
- totally
- completely
- absolutelyIn an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.
- all-out
- tout à fait
- all the way
- stone-cold informal
- blind
- altogetherCompletely, wholly, or without exception.
- starkStarkly; entirely, absolutely.
- cold
- cap-a-pieFrom head to toe, especially of armor or other military accoutrements.
- detaillyIn detail.
- downrightCompletely, wholly.
- entirely
- exhaustivelyIn an exhaustive manner.
- finallyDefinitively, comprehensively.
- first and lastAltogether; wholly.
- flat-out
- flat out
- from aardvark to zymurgySynonym of from A to Z: from the beginning to the end; covering everything comprehensively.
- from A to ZCovering a complete range; comprehensively; from beginning to end.
- from head to toe
- from soup to nuts
- from stem to stern
- from the rooter to the tooter
- from top to bottom
- from top to toeOf a person's appearance or equipment, completely, all over.
- fully
- handsomelyRegarding an undesirable occurrence (such as defeat or punishment): harshly, severely; (by extension) completely...
- heartilyIn a hearty manner.
- head to footSynonym of head to toe.
- head to tailSynonym of head to toe.
- head to toe
- hook
- line
- and sinker
- in detail
- in fullFully; to the whole extent.
- lock
- stock
- and barrel
- one hundred percentTotally, completely.
- out-and-out
- out and outCompletely; thoroughly.
- outrightWholly; completely; entirely.
- particularly
- perfectly
- plumb
- properlyEntirely; extremely; thoroughly.
- purely US, dialectalWholly; really, completely.
- quiteWith verbs, especially past participles.
- right
- root and branchTotally, completely.
- soundlyIn a thorough manner; in manner free of defect or deficiency.
- soup-to-nutsComprehensive; complete; covering all of something.
- straight up
- through and throughCompletely; entirely; fundamentally.
- top to tailSynonym of head to toe (“in reversed positions”).
- top to toeSynonym of head to toe.
- totesTotally.
- to the boneCompletely, totally.
- to the coreCompletely, down to one's very essence.
- to the full
- utterlyCompletely; entirely; to the fullest extent.
- well and trulyCompletely; utterly; without doubt.
- wholeIn entirety; entirely; wholly.
- whole clothIn full extent, wholesale, entirely, without changes or additions.
- at large obsolete
- at length obsolete
adverbMore synonyms
- definitivelyIn a way that is not only decisive, but also conclusive and final.
- unconditionallyWithout condition, absolutely.
Opposite of categorically
adverbBy the use of categories; defining a category; defined by, or corollary to, a category.
- instantiallyIn instances rather than systemically.
- on a case-by-case basis
adverbAbsolutely; in all regards (leaving no doubt or ambiguity).
- partiallyTo a partial degree or extent, incompletely.
- partlyIn part, or to some degree, but not completely.
- in a wayTo a certain degree; to an extent; in a certain sense.
- to an extentPartly; in part.
adverbMore antonyms
- exceptionallyTo an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree.
- conditionallyUnder specified conditions.
Meaning of categorically
- adverb By the use of categories; defining a category; defined by, or corollary to, a category.
- adverb Absolutely; in all regards (leaving no doubt or ambiguity).
Questions about synonyms of categorically
- What is another word for categorically?
- Categorically has 77 synonyms on Word.ws, such as quite, absolutely, altogether, outright, finally, cap-a-pie, utterly and stark.
- What is the opposite of categorically?
- The opposite of categorically is partly. Other antonyms of categorically are exceptionally, instantially, partially and conditionally.
- What does categorically mean?
- Categorically means by the use of categories; defining a category; defined by, or corollary to, a category.
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