uncommonly
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for uncommonly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — To an unusually great degree.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
unwontedly
sporadically
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adv
To an unusually great degree.
“For a gentleman, he was uncommonly rude, but she supposed wearing silk and jade gave him that privilege.”
unwontedly
sporadically
2. adv
Rarely; not often.
“Not uncommonly, I find that I have arrived too late to catch my train.”
Opposites
How to use uncommonly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
uncommonly mild
uncommonly good
Etymology
From uncommon + -ly.
Full origin of uncommonly →Frequently asked questions
What does “uncommonly” mean?
The word “uncommonly” means to an unusually great degree. In plain terms, either "unusually" (uncommonly mild) or "rarely" depending on context.
How do you use “uncommonly” in a sentence?
Here is “uncommonly” used in a sentence: “The winter has been uncommonly mild this year.”
What is another word for “uncommonly”?
Words with a similar meaning to “uncommonly” include unwontedly and sporadically.
What part of speech is “uncommonly”?
“Uncommonly” is an adverb.
How many meanings does “uncommonly” have?
“Uncommonly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to an unusually great degree.
