Antiradically

/ˌæntiˈrædɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that opposes radical or revolutionary change; in a conservative way.

Etymology

From antiradical + -ly (adverbial suffix). Combines anti-, radical, and -ly to describe how one acts or speaks against extremism.

Kelly Says

This is a word mostly found in historical political writing—it's relatively rare in modern English because we now tend to just say 'conservatively' instead of 'antiradically.'

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