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agilely Antonyms

Opposite of agilely

Because the opposite of agilely shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a quick, nimble, and well-coordinated physical manner.

Usage Example

"The mountain goat leaped clumsily from one narrow rocky ledge to the next."

Strongest
clumsily
awkwardly
Strong
lumberingly
stiffly
sluggishly
woodenly

• adverb (Context 2)

With mental sharpness, resourcefulness, and rapid adaptability.

Usage Example

"The small tech startup responded rigidly to the sudden shift in consumer demand."

Strongest
rigidly
inflexibly
Strong
slowly
sluggishly
ineptly

Similar words to agilely

Words similar to agilely shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

nimbly
adaptably
flexibly
deftly
adroitly
spryly
lithely
gracefully
See all synonyms of agilely

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Agilely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/agilely
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