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Antonyms for the word "lumbered"

Verb:

Sense: To move in a slow, clumsy, or heavy manner.

Antonyms:

• Glided
• Graced
• Danced
• Skipped

Sample Sentence:

The ballerina glided gracefully across the stage, while the others lumbered.

Adjective:

Sense: Heavy, bulky, or unwieldy.

Antonyms:

• Sleek
• Streamlined
• Nimble
• Convenient

Sample Sentence:

The new sports car was sleek and nimble, a complete opposite of the lumbered truck.

Noun:

Sense: Cut and prepared wood for building.

Antonyms:

• Unconstructed materials
• Raw lumber
• Unfinished wood
• Solid material

Sample Sentence:

The carpenter used raw lumber on this project, instead of the already lumbered wood.