| Main Entry: | nimbly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | swiftly |
Synonyms: |
agilely, gracefully, rapidly |
| Main Entry: | busily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | actively; intently |
Synonyms: |
agilely, animatedly, ardently, arduously, assiduously, briskly, carefully, diligently, eagerly, earnestly, energetically, enthusiastically, expeditiously, fervently, hastily, hurriedly, indefatigably, industriously, laboriously, like all get out, like the devil, like the dickens, nimbly, painstakingly, perseveringly, persistently, purposefully, restlessly, seriously, speedily, spiritedly, strenuously, studiously, unremittingly, unweariedly, vigilantly, vigorously, vivaciously, zealously |
Antonyms: |
idly, inactively, quietly |
| Main Entry: | hastily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with great speed |
Synonyms: |
agilely, apace, carelessly, double-quick, expeditiously, fast, flat-out, heedlessly, hurriedly, impetuously, impulsively, lickety-split, nimbly, on spur of the moment, posthaste, precipitately, prematurely, promptly, quickly, rapidly, rashly, recklessly, speedily, straightaway, subito, suddenly, swiftly, thoughtlessly, too quickly, unpremeditatedly |
Antonyms: |
delayed, slowly |
| Main Entry: | lightly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | gently, effortlessly |
Synonyms: |
agilely, airily, breezily, carelessly, casually, daintily, delicately, easily, ethereally, faintly, flippantly, freely, frivolously, gingerly, heedlessly, indifferently, leniently, mildly, moderately, nimbly, peacefully, quietly, readily, simply, slightingly, slightly, smoothly, softly, sparingly, sparsely, subtly, tenderly, tenuously, thinly, thoughtlessly, timidly, unsubstantially, well |
Antonyms: |
effortfully, heavily |
| Main Entry: | softly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | lightly |
Synonyms: |
agilely, airily, breezily, carelessly, daintily, delicately, faintly, gently, gingerly, gradually, nimbly, quietly, smoothly, tenderly |
| Main Entry: | briskly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | energetically |
Synonyms: |
brusquely, enthusiastically, in a lively manner, nimbly, promptly, quickly, rapidly, vigorously |
Antonyms: |
listlessly, slowly, sluggishly |
| Main Entry: | cleverly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in a dexterous manner |
Synonyms: |
ably, adroitly, agilely, aptly, cunningly, deftly, dexterously, expertly, facilely, glibly, handily, ingeniously, neatly, nimbly, proficiently, quickly, readily, resourcefully, skillfully, smoothly |
Antonyms: |
awkwardly, clumsily, unskillfully |
| Main Entry: | gracefully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | lithely |
Synonyms: |
adroitly, agilely, artistically, beautifully, charmingly, daintily, delicately, delightfully, dexterously, easily, elegantly, exquisitely, felicitously, fitly, graciously, handsomely, harmoniously, neatly, nimbly, pleasingly, rhythmically, skillfully, smoothly, sprucely, symmetrically, tastefully, trimly |
Antonyms: |
awkwardly, gracelessly, grotesquely, insipidly |