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
• oftentimes
• routinely
• always
• customarily
• habitually
• invariably
• ever
• constantly
• continually
• continuously
• forever
• ofttimes
• endlessly
• perpetually
• repeatedly
• eternally
• chronically
• perennially
• unceasingly
• everlastingly
• evermore
• recurrently

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rarely

His reputation has been restored and reaffirmed at Villa, with a setup that enables him to concentrate on footballing matters and possess a level of oversight rarely seen among modern-day managers. —Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025

Crossing genres of surrealism, horror, and comedy, the ABC series brought a level of cinematic artistry rarely seen on the small screen while keeping audiences hooked with its watershed season-long mystery. —EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025

These regions offer exotic locations rarely seen in films and TV shows, as well as lower costs for labor and favorable exchange rates. —Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025

Swiss wines are rarely seen on lists stateside as production is low, prices are high and the Swiss themselves are very fond of their own wines. —Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025