DALLIER Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

dallier

noun

as in snail

someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others the dalliers began to hurry when they realized a violent storm was brewing

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snail

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At Malate Church in Manila, parishioners marked the feast by bringing their beloved pets for a special blessing — mostly dogs but also cats and even a pet snail.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
The inflatable horses, butterflies, snails and other creatures were made by the New York artist and designer Katie Stout.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

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