Synonyms of rarely

rarely

adverb

ˈrer-lē 

as in seldom

not often

summer thunderstorms occur only rarely along the Oregon coast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seldom
• infrequently
• never
• sporadically
• occasionally
• once in a blue moon
• little
• sometimes
• irregularly
• now and then
• ne'er
• episodically

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• often
• frequently
• usually
• generally
• ordinarily
• oft
• routinely
• oftentimes
• always
• customarily
• habitually
• ever
• invariably
• constantly
• continually
• continuously
• forever
• endlessly
• perpetually
• repeatedly
• eternally
• chronically
• perennially
• unceasingly
• everlastingly
• evermore
• recurrently

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rarely

There also may be snow in areas that rarely, if ever, see it. — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026

But miscarriage cases are rarely so cut-and-dry, doctors said. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026

No good vibes spring eternal, sure — but rarely are good vibes halted so stunningly. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026

Patients are trained to compare price, graft counts and before-and-after photos, rarely the support behind them. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026