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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of moving or able to move through the air Opposite of done in haste or hurriedly Opposite of under the influence of alcohol Opposite of moving or progressing at a quick rate or pace Opposite of under the influence of drugs Opposite of brief or short in duration Opposite of acting or done hastily or without proper thought or consideration Opposite of moving or proceeding with significant speed (informal) Opposite of under the influence of alcohol Opposite of providing perfect happiness or great joy Opposite of lasting or taking a small amount of time Noun Opposite of the action or fact of abandoning or fleeing from a place or group Opposite of an act or instance of evelating or rising up Verb Opposite of present participle for to move or glide through the air Opposite of present participle for to be transported in an aircraft Opposite of present participle for to move through the air in an aircraft (informal) Opposite of present participle for to move or depart hastily (archaic) Opposite of present participle for to flee or run away (from) (archaic) Opposite of present participle for to escape from or leave (a given location or place) in haste (of time, usually "fly by") Opposite of present participle for to pass swiftly (with reference to a flag) Opposite of present participle for to display or be displayed on a flagpole Opposite of present participle for to vanish or disappear, especially gradually … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of moving or able to move through the air slow ground grounded terrestrial plummeting extremely slow lowly ground-level low-lying low-set near to the ground low-hanging unelevated rock-bottom lowered nethermost undermost fallen lowermost Adjective ▲ Opposite of done in haste or hurriedly deliberate unhurried unrushed long slow leisurely without haste without hurry considered measured sluggish plodding cautious gradual ponderous calculated prudent careful wary thoughtfully delayed easily lengthy calm tortoise-like lingering lead-footed thought out conscious purposeful reasoned thoughtful wilful premeditated willful laboredUS steady labouredUK moderate languishing comfortable sedate more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of under the influence of alcohol sober straight sad unhappy downcast depressed sorrowful discouraged disappointed miserable troubled despondent clean melancholy doleful unenthusiastic unexcited dejected displeased down dispirited dissatisfied disheartened woebegone down in the dumps gloomy sorrowing Adjective ▲ Opposite of moving or progressing at a quick rate or pace slow sluggish heavy lazy lethargic unenergetic idle temperate warm crawling lackadaisical creeping deliberate leisurely unhurried unrushed relaxed dilatory sedate steady measured listless easy passive apathetic laidback gentle relaxing restful comfortable casual effortless unhasty laid-back easy-going lacklustreUK lacklusterUS lifeless indifferent uninspired unexciting uninspiring languid laboredUS labouredUK laggy plodding dawdling dallying lagging dragging torpid laggard moderate sluggardly drowsy slothful tardy inactive snaillike tortoiselike loitering indolent dillydallying inert lollygagging slow-going leaden-footed snail-paced snail-like tortoise-like slow-moving more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of under the influence of drugs clean sober undrugged Adjective ▲ Opposite of brief or short in duration lasting permanent lengthy long-lived ceaseless dateless deathless endless enduring eternal everlasting immortal perpetual timeless undying unending long-lasting staying abiding long long-term fixed constant persistent durable imperishable settled ethereal confronting facing immanent recurrent inveterate ingrained ongoing dependable changeless continuing lifelong unchanging unfaltering persisting sempiternal irreversible firm unwavering interminable longstanding immutable established steadfast inexpungible indelible perdurable indissoluble indestructible reliable unbroken perennial inexhaustible stable long-standing deep-rooted never-ending never-changing more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of acting or done hastily or without proper thought or consideration careful cautious deliberate prudent unhurried unrushed canny considered premeditated well-thought-out afraid considerate cowardly discreet fearful meek planned reasonable reflective sensible shy thoughtful timid wise judicious shrewd thorough gingerly detailed watchful attentive wary aware circumspect mindful heedful conservative measured alert perceptive vigilant observant on guard on the lookout more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of moving or proceeding with significant speed slow delayed happy nice old old-fashioned outdated pleasant sluggish Adjective ▲ (informal) Opposite of under the influence of alcohol sober straight abstemious temperate moderate teetotal dry controlled nonindulgent clear-headed cold sober non-drinking not drunk not intoxicated self-abnegating self-denying as sober as a judge clearheaded restrained abstinent clean nondrinking disciplined straightedge sobered up self-possessed non-intoxicated off the booze on the wagon off the sauce “We need you to be sober tonight to drive us home.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of providing perfect happiness or great joy displeased dissatisfied joyless miserable sad unhappy unpleased unsatisfied grieving sorrowful upset wretched Adjective ▲ Opposite of lasting or taking a small amount of time extended lengthy long enduring extensive increased lasting marathon prolonged protracted comprehensive lengthened drawn out drawn-out long-drawn stretched out very long long-lasting long-lived long-term long-drawn-out lingering time-consuming prolix slow sustained seemingly endless dragged-out long-winded of considerable length endless ceaseless eternal perpetual everlasting undying overlong interminable unending dateless verbose longish considerable tedious laborious dragging boring impeded delayed sluggish draggy hindered unpunctual far distant wearisome far-reaching imprecise painful spread out expanded delaying more ❯ “After years of professional service, Sarah decided to take an extended sabbatical to travel the world.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the action or fact of abandoning or fleeing from a place or group reclamation aid allowance approval arrival assistance coming help meeting ratification stay staying standing waiting Noun ▲ Opposite of an act or instance of evelating or rising up descent dip dive drop fall nosedive plunge declension decline descendancy Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to move or glide through the air walking running stepping strolling strutting ambling dashing driving jogging marching meandering promenading sauntering shuffling sprinting ambulating galloping lumbering moseying perambulating scampering scurrying sliding toddling traipsing traversing treading trekking trotting trudging darting pacing plodding prancing prowling roving scooting scrambling scuttling shambling stalking striding stumping tramping dogtrotting footslogging hiking jogtrotting rambling scuffing slogging footing it going by foot going on foot legging it making your way traveling on foot travelling on foot “She told me to walk this way and talk this way.” Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to be transported in an aircraft driving chauffeuring ferrying transporting bringing carrying taking “I called my mom and told her to drive me to the hospital, because I had injured myself in the shower.” Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to move through the air in an aircraft driving motoring scootering bowling along going by car riding by car tooling along travelling by car travelling on wheels “I recommend you drive on the road that leads to El Salto, which is the most insane and beautiful road I've driven on.” Verb ▲ (informal) Opposite of present participle for to move or depart hastily staying remaining waiting awaiting lingering hanging lagging loitering settling sticking abiding biding dwelling hovering procrastinating continuing dallying delaying pausing resting tarrying halting stopping hanging about hanging around hanging out hanging round holding on keeping on putting down roots remaining behind sitting tight staying behind staying out staying put sticking around sweating it out waiting around “Do you mind if we stay here a little longer?” Verb ▲ (archaic) Opposite of present participle for to flee or run away (from) coming presenting appearing arriving attending reporting showing showing up turning up “I believe they will come to me for I always had something for them.” Verb ▲ (archaic) Opposite of present participle for to escape from or leave (a given location or place) in haste remaining staying continuing keeping dwelling enduring perduring tarrying hanging inhabiting lingering living lodging residing waiting abiding biding nesting perching roosting carrying on “In the event of a raid, the public is strongly advised to remain at home.” Verb ▲ (of time, usually "fly by") Opposite of present participle for to pass swiftly slowing retarding going slower holding back holding up slowing down “It's amazing how time seems to slow when I have reduced distractions to a minimum.” Verb ▲ (with reference to a flag) Opposite of present participle for to display or be displayed on a flagpole pulling down “The District Magistrate then called the Deputy Superintendent of Police and ordered him to forcibly pull down the flag.” Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to vanish or disappear, especially gradually coming appearing emerging materialisingUK materializingUS developing arriving becoming apparent becoming evident becoming visible coming into sight coming into view coming out coming to light entering into the picture exposing itself manifesting itself popping up revealing itself “Soon the heavens will open and the rain will come.” Find more words! 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