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sluggishly Synonyms

Another word for sluggishly

Choosing another word for sluggishly depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a slow-moving, lethargic, or inactive manner, lacking energy or alertness.

Usage Example

"After staying up all night studying, he moved lethargically through his morning routine."

Strongest
lethargically
slowly
Strong
languidly
listlessly
torpidly
indolently
lazily
wearily

• adverb (Context 2)

At a slower rate of activity, growth, or responsiveness than normal or expected (especially of an economy, market, or machine).

Usage Example

"The older computer responded slowly when several large applications were open at once."

Strongest
slowly
Strong
haltingly
weakly
feebly

Opposites of sluggishly

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

energetically
briskly
efficiently
swiftly
vigorously
rapidly
smoothly
robustly
See all opposites of sluggishly

• Nearby Words

slugfest
slugger
sluggish
sluggishly
sluggishness
sluglike
sluice

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