ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

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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