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rapidly Antonyms

Opposite of rapidly

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

In a very fast or quick manner; at a great rate of speed or within a short period of time.

Usage Example

"Medical technology has advanced slowly over the past two decades."

Strongest
slowly
gradually
sluggishly
Strong
leisurely
unhurriedly
steadily

Similar words to rapidly

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

quickly
swiftly
fast
speedily
briskly
hurriedly
promptly
hastily
See all synonyms of rapidly

• Nearby Words

rapey
rapid
rapidity
rapidly
rapidness
rapids
rappel

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