Slavishly and Sluggishly

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Slavishly adverb - With great effort or determination.

Usage example: detectives slavishly devoted themselves to the case, pursuing every lead and tracking down every suspect

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Sluggishly is an antonym for slavishly.

Nearby Word: slavish

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

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Slavishly is an antonym for sluggishly.

Nearby Words: sluggish, sluggishness

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