Hardly and Stinking

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Hardly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.

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Stinking is an antonym for hardly.

Nearby Word: hard

Stinking adverb - To a great degree.

Usage example: a huge, showy house that screams, “We're stinking rich!”

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Hardly is an antonym for stinking.

Nearby Words: stink, stinker, stinky

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