Lingeringly and Speedily

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Lingeringly adverb - In a slow, leisurely or prolonged way.

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Speedily is an antonym for lingeringly.

Speedily adverb - With great speed.

Usage example: he speedily finished the yard work and left to play ball

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Lingeringly is an antonym for speedily.

Nearby Word: speedy

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Speedily and Lingeringly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lingeringly/speedily

Lingeringly & Speedily. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/lingeringly/speedily>.

Speedily or Lingeringly. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/lingeringly/speedily.

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