Slowly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsləʊli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Slowly is an adverb meaning (manner) At a slow pace.
Meaning
(manner) At a slow pace.
Example Sentences
When bond yields rise slowly over time, it’s not a problem for pensions deploying LDI strategies, and actually helps their finances.
Then everybody once more knelt, and soon the blessing was pronounced. The choir and the clergy trooped out slowly, […], down the nave to the western door. […] At a seemingly immense distance the surpliced group stopped to say the last prayer.
Word Forms
- slowlier
- slowliest
Synonyms for slowly
Depending on context, synonyms include ponderously, sluggishly, gradually, litherly, tardily, easy.
Antonyms for slowly
Common opposites include quickly, rapidly, apace, speedily, chop-chop.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slow, tardily, easy, lento, sluggishly, sluggish.
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Sources & Attribution
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