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

Tinashe’s singular vision is precisely what makes Popstar such an essential addition to her catalog — and to pop music in 2026. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026

Sunday’s attack is precisely the reason the new approach of armed international assistance to Haiti is needed, Waltz added. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

That is precisely why these jobs are so difficult to replace with automation. — Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

The services, equipment and experience a business uses routinely may be precisely what a nonprofit needs to complete a project. — Kenneth Coffey, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026