Cursorily and Slowly

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Cursorily adverb - With excessive or careless speed.

Usage example: cursorily glanced over the report before tossing it to one side

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Slowly is an antonym for cursorily.

Nearby Word: cursory

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

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Cursorily is an antonym for slowly.

Nearby Words: slow, slowness

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