Blistering and Dilatory

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Blistering adjective - Moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed.

Usage example: a major-league pitcher known for his blistering fastballs

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Dilatory is an antonym for blistering.

Nearby Words: blistered, blister

Dilatory adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.

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Blistering is an antonym for dilatory.

Nearby Words: dilate, dilation, dilating, dilator, dilative

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