Synonyms of precisely

precisely

adverb

pri-ˈsīs-lē 

1

as in just

as stated or indicated without the slightest difference

arrived precisely at noon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• just
• right
• exactly
• sharp
• squarely
• due
• on the nose
• full
• smack-dab
• on the button

2

as in exactly

in the same manner

I feel precisely the same way as you do

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exactly
• just
• perfectly
• even
• to a T
• expressly
• uniformly
• similarly
• faultlessly
• identically
• likewise
• alike

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• somewhat
• slightly
• vaguely
• differently
• variably

3

as in strictly

without any relaxation of standards or precision

measured the length of the board precisely

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strictly
• carefully
• exactly
• rigidly
• rigorously
• conscientiously
• scrupulously
• meticulously

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loosely
• imprecisely
• inexactly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of precisely

Yet that’s precisely what Paolo Moschino (Philip & Paolo) and Lady Olga Polizzi, director of design at Rocco Forte Hotels and Sir Rocco's sister, have achieved with the redesign. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Census Bureau research suggests those changes would better reflect many people's identities and help produce statistics that represent the country's demographics more precisely. — Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026

The unit automation operation ratio has increased by 66 percent, allowing systems to be regulated more precisely and potentially reducing response times. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

And given that many borrowers turn to consolidation precisely because their debts have become difficult to manage, that can create a frustrating obstacle. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026