Diligently and Sluggishly
Opposite meaning words
Diligently
Diligently adverb - With great effort or determination.
Usage example: working diligently to finish his documentary in time for the film festival
Sluggishly is an antonym for diligently.
Sluggishly
Sluggishly adverb - At a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected.
Diligently is an antonym for sluggishly.
Nearby Words: sluggish, sluggishness
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