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laggy Synonyms
Another word for laggy
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• adjective (Context 1)
Slow to respond or characterized by noticeable delays between user input and system output, especially regarding a computer, software application, or network connection.
Usage Example
"The video conference became frustratingly sluggish because too many devices were streaming on the same wireless network."
Strongest
sluggish
unresponsive
Strong
slow
glitchy
choppy
delayed
Opposites of laggy
The opposite of laggy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
responsive
fast
snappy
smooth
quick
seamless
speedy
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Laggy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/laggy