Arduously and Sluggishly

Arduously

Arduously adverb - With great effort or determination.
Usage example: arduously made their way through the dense jungle

Sluggishly is an antonym for arduously.

Nearby Word: arduous

Sluggishly

Sluggishly adverb - At a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected.

Arduously is an antonym for sluggishly.

Nearby Words: sluggish, sluggishness
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