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INSTANT Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word instant. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For INSTANT

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delayed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• not as far along as normal in development

drawn-out
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

• (used of speech) uttered slowly with prolonged vowels

extended
adjectiveadj
adjective

• fully extended or stretched forth

adjective satellite

• relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

• drawn out or made longer spatially

• beyond the literal or primary sense

• large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

gradual
adjectiveadj
adjective

• proceeding in small stages

• (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt

noun

• (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass

lasting
adjectiveadj
adjective

• continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

• retained; not shed

adjective satellite

• existing for a long time

• lasting a long time without change

lengthy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

lingering
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of tarrying

long-term
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• relating to or extending over a relatively long time

protracted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

slow
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

• at a slow tempo

• (used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time

adverb

• without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')

• showing a time that is earlier than the actual time

adjective satellite

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

• (of business) not active or brisk

verb

• lose velocity; move more slowly

• become slow or slower

• cause to proceed more slowly

Alternatives for DELAYED

Alternatives for DRAWN-OUT

Alternatives for EXTENDED

Alternatives for GRADUAL

Alternatives for LASTING

Alternatives for LENGTHY

Alternatives for LINGERING

Alternatives for LONG-TERM

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