Word SLOWLY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

slowly

🇺🇸 [ˈsloʊli]

Meanings

At a slow pace or rate. It describes the manner in which an action or process occurs, indicating that it takes time or moves at a reduced speed.

Examples

• She walked slowly down the stairs to avoid tripping.
• The clock ticked slowly as the minutes passed.
• He turned the doorknob slowly to avoid making any noise.

Synonyms

leisurely • gradually • gently

Antonyms

quickly • rapidly • fast