Slowly: meaning, definitions and examples

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slowly

 

[ หˆsloสŠ.li ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

moving

At a low speed; not quickly; in a deliberate or unhurried manner.

Synonyms

gradually, leisurely, steadily

Examples of usage

  • The old man walked slowly with a cane.
  • The sun was setting slowly in the horizon.
Context #2 | Adverb

action

In a way that lacks speed or urgency; without much activity or progress.

Synonyms

lazily, lethargically, sluggishly

Examples of usage

  • The project is progressing slowly due to lack of funding.
  • Time was passing slowly as they waited for the train.

Translations

Translations of the word "slowly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น devagar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅ€เคฐเฅ‡-เคงเฅ€เคฐเฅ‡ (dheere-dheere)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช langsam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perlahan-lahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powoli

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚†ใฃใใ‚Š (yukkuri)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lentement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ despacio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yavaลŸรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒœ์ฒœํžˆ (cheoncheonhi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุจุทุก (bibut')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pomalu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pomaly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ…ขๆ…ขๅœฐ (mร n man de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poฤasi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆgt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ (nela)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yavaลŸ-yavaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ despacio

Etymology

The word 'slowly' originated from the Middle English word 'slowe', which meant 'not quick'. The adverb 'slowly' has been used in the English language since the 14th century. It is derived from the Old English 'slaw', meaning 'inactive' or 'dull'. Over time, 'slowly' has evolved to represent a lack of speed or urgency in various contexts.

See also: slow, slowness, slowpoke.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,724, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.