HECTORINGLY Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word hectoringly. (opposite meanings)

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Definition of HECTORINGLY

Best Opposite Words For HECTORINGLY


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	calmly				adverbadv
	adverb • with self-possession (especially in times of stress) • in a sedate manner
	gently				adverbadv
	adverb • gradually • in a gentle manner • with little weight or force
	kindly				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adverb • in a kind manner or out of kindness adjective satellite • showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity • pleasant and agreeable
	leniently				adverbadv
	adverb • in a permissively lenient manner
	mildly				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adverb • to a moderate degree • in a gentle manner
	moderately				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adverb • to certain extent or degree • with moderation; in a moderate manner
	peacefully				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adverb • in a peaceful manner
	quietly				adverbadv
	adverb • with low volume • with little or no sound • with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly') • in a restful manner
	softly				adverbadv
	adverb • with low volume • in a manner that is pleasing to the senses • with little weight or force • used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly
	tenderly				adverbadv
	adverb • with tenderness; in a tender manner