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rapid Antonyms

Opposite of rapid

Pinning down the opposite of rapid requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Happening in a short time or moving at a great rate of speed.

Usage Example

"The patient made a slow recovery after receiving the new medication."

Strongest
slow
gradual
sluggish
Strong
leisurely
unhurried
plodding

Similar words to rapid

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

fast
quick
swift
speedy
whitewater
brisk
prompt
hasty
See all synonyms of rapid

• Nearby Words

rapaciously
rape
rapey
rapid
rapidity
rapidly
rapidness

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