What does slowly mean?
Slowly means (manner) At a slow pace..
Slowly
/ˈsləʊli/ · adverb
Meaning
(manner) At a slow pace..
Example Sentences
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.
When bond yields rise slowly over time, it’s not a problem for pensions deploying LDI strategies, and actually helps their finances.
Synonyms for slowly
Antonyms for slowly
Related Words
Word Forms
- slowlier
- more slowly
- slowliest
- most slowly
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for slowly?
Common synonyms include ponderously, sluggishly, with leaden wings, gradually.
What is the opposite of slowly?
Possible antonyms include quickly, rapidly, apace, speedily.
How do you use slowly in a sentence?
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.
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