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rapidly Synonyms

Another word for rapidly

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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 quickly over the past two decades."

Strongest
quickly
swiftly
fast
speedily
Strong
briskly
hurriedly
promptly
hastily
expeditiously
fleetly

Opposites of rapidly

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

slowly
gradually
sluggishly
unhurriedly
leisurely
steadily
See all opposites of rapidly

• Nearby Words

rapey
rapid
rapidity
rapidly
rapidness
rapids
rapini

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