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dally Synonyms

Another word for dally

Choosing another word for dally depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To act or move slowly, wasting time when one should be hurrying.

Usage Example

"We must not dawdle along the trail if we hope to reach the cabin before sunset."

Strongest
dawdle
linger
Strong
loiter
tarry
procrastinate
lag
delay

• verb (Context 2)

To engage in a casual romantic or playful relationship without serious commitment, or to toy with an idea.

Usage Example

"During his university years, he dallied with the idea of becoming a playwright before choosing a career in law."

Strongest
flirt
trifle
Strong
toy
play
philander

Opposites of dally

The opposite of dally shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

hurry
hasten
rush
hustle
commit
scurry
See all opposites of dally

• Nearby Words

dale
dali
dalliance
dally
dalmatian
dam
damage

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dally
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