The demand was summarily rejected.
Source: tatoeba (43507)
Summarily
/səˈmɛɹɪli/
Synonyms for "summarily" (63 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (13)
Adverb(3 words)
Noun(1 words)
control overall force
Strong matches (19)
curtlydecisivelydirectlyeconomicallyexpeditiouslyforthwithimmediatelyin brief compassin no timeinstanterinstantlylaconicallyon the instanton the spotpdqperemptorily
Adverb(1 words)
Adjective(1 words)
high level
Adverb(1 words)
in short
Related words (31)
pithilypointedlyprecipitatelypretty damned quickpromptlyprontoquicklyright awayright offsententiouslyshortlysmartlysparelyspeedilystraightstraightawaystraightwaysubitosuccinctlysuddenly
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swiftlysynopticallyterselywith all speedwithout delaywithout further delaywithout hesitationwithout warning
Adverb(1 words)
Adverb(2 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abruptly, apace, aphoristically, arbitrarily, at once.
- Sentence evidence is available for summarily, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "summarily".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "summarily"
Keep "summarily" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "summarily" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "summarily", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "summarily" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
3 entriesMore specific
4 entriesCollocations
5 entriesbrief summaryconcise summarysummary dismissalsummary executionsummary judgment
Derivations
4 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
In the U.S. there is an epidemic of police officers summarily executing young Black men.
Source: tatoeba (11495162)
They were fired summarily at a single plant-wide meeting.
Source: wiktionary
[…] and any offender found with firearms in his possession contrary to this Ordinance, shall be deemed to be guilty of a misdemeanor, and being thereof summarily convicted before any one or more Justice or Justices of the Peace, of being so illegally at large as aforesaid, shall be kept to hard labour on any of the Roads or Public Works of the said colony, for any time not exceeding three calendar months.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "summarily"?
Closest matches include abruptly, apace, aphoristically, arbitrarily, at once.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "summarily"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.