Dallying and Prompt

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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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Prompt is an antonym for dallying.

Nearby Words: dally, dallied

Prompt adjective - Having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation.

Usage example: our waiter was prompt and courteous despite the fact that the restaurant was understaffed

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Dallying is an antonym for prompt.

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