Synonyms of otherwise

otherwise

adverb

as in else

in a different way

the candidate was gracious in his defeat, though he clearly wished the election had gone otherwise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• else
• differently
• other (than)
• variously
• dissimilarly
• diversely

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• likewise
• similarly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of otherwise

There are a few brief, shining glimpses of the chemistry and character moments that made the first movie such a joy—like the early party scene where the team tries to lift Thor’s hammer—but Ultron is otherwise a slog. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

The interior, meanwhile, tips a hat to Hermès, with pops of the French fashion house’s famous orange playing against an otherwise very subtle palette. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026

Dodie Kazanjian has spent nearly a decade bringing contemporary art into places people might otherwise think of as historic or preservation sites. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

But there is a looming risk that lawmakers will allow one politically divisive issue – federal preemption of state AI laws – to derail legislation that is otherwise needed. — Caleb Knapp, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026