Speedily and Sluggishly
Opposite meaning words
Speedily
Speedily adverb - With great speed.
Usage example: he speedily finished the yard work and left to play ball
Sluggishly is an antonym for speedily.
Nearby Word: speedy
Sluggishly
Sluggishly adverb - At a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected.
Usage example: the car responds sluggishly until it warms up
Speedily is an antonym for sluggishly.
Nearby Words: sluggish, sluggishness
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