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flurry Antonyms
Opposite of flurry
Because the opposite of flurry shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A sudden, short period of intense activity, excitement, or nervous commotion, or a rapid series of things happening at once.
Usage Example
"The announcement of the merger sparked a lull of phone calls and emails across the office."
Strongest
lull
Strong
calm
stillness
peace
• verb (Context 2)
To confuse, agitate, or fluster someone, especially by making them hurry.
Usage Example
"The sudden barrage of unexpected questions from the panel flurried the young applicant."
Strongest
calm
Strong
soothe
reassure
compose
Similar words to flurry
Words similar to flurry shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
fluster
burst
spate
swirl
agitate
whirl
unsettle
squall
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Flurry. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/flurry