Dallying and Flying

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

Usage example: the dallying diners seemed oblivious to the fact that other customers were impatiently waiting for tables

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Flying is an antonym for dallying.

Nearby Words: dally, dallied

Flying adjective - Acting or done with excessive or careless speed.

Usage example: a flying attempt at finishing the work

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Dallying is an antonym for flying.

Nearby Words: fly, flyer, flyover

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