Aptly and Badly

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Aptly

Aptly adverb - With competence; in a competent capable manner.
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Badly is an antonym for aptly in topics: suitably, cleverly.
Nearby Word: aptness

Badly

Badly adverb - In an unsatisfactory way.
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Aptly is an antonym for badly.
Nearby Word: bad
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  • Literature / Mystery of the Witches' Bridge Uncatty Resemblance: Although they don't physically look alike, Dan quite aptly notes the emotional and mental similarities between Julian and Caliban—both badly hurt once, and thus brooding, suspicious, distrusting and disliking people.
    Source: Literature / Mystery of the Witches' Bridge
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