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slowly Antonyms

Opposite of slowly

Because the opposite of slowly shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

At a low speed; not quickly or rapidly in physical movement or action.

Usage Example

"The heavy freight train moved quickly along the mountain tracks."

Strongest
quickly
fast
rapidly
swiftly
speedily
Strong
hastily
hurriedly
briskly

• adverb (Context 2)

Over a long period of time; gradually or by small degrees.

Usage Example

"Public attitudes toward renewable energy have changed suddenly over the past few decades."

Strongest
suddenly
abruptly
overnight
rapidly
quickly
Strong
all of a sudden
all at once
instantly

Similar words to slowly

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

gradually
slow
little by little
bit by bit
unhurriedly
step by step
sluggishly
leisurely
See all synonyms of slowly

• Nearby Words

slowcoach
slowdown
slowish
slowly
slowness
slowpoke
sludgy

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