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speedy Antonyms

Opposite of speedy

Because the opposite of speedy shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Done, occurring, or accomplished quickly and without delay; prompt.

Usage Example

"Everyone in the office signed a card wishing her a slow recovery after surgery."

Strongest
slow
delayed
Strong
tardy
belated
gradual

• adjective (Context 2)

Moving or capable of moving at a high rate of speed; fast.

Usage Example

"The slow winger easily outran the opposing defenders down the sideline."

Strongest
slow
sluggish
Strong
plodding
unhurried
lethargic

Similar words to speedy

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

fast
swift
prompt
quick
rapid
fleet
expeditious
immediate
See all synonyms of speedy

• Nearby Words

speedup
speedwalk
speedway
speedy
spell
spellable
spellbind

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