slowly

adverb
UK: /ˈsləʊ.li/
US: /ˈsloʊ.li/

  1. At a slow speed; not quickly.

    1. The car moved slowly down the street. [ ] [ ]
    2. He slowly began to understand the complex problem after hours of research. [ ] [ ]

  2. Gradually; taking a long time to happen or develop.

    1. The days passed slowly while I waited for the news. [ ] [ ]
    2. She slowly recovered from her illness, regaining her strength little by little. [ ] [ ]

  3. In a careful and considered way; deliberately.

    1. Speak slowly and clearly so everyone can understand you. [ ] [ ]
    2. He slowly and deliberately considered each option before making a final decision. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

leisurely deliberately

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slowly" in English means: At a slow speed; not quickly., Gradually; taking a long time to happen or develop., In a careful and considered way; deliberately..

The phonetic transcription of "slowly" is /ˈsləʊ.li/ in British English and /ˈsloʊ.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "slowly": leisurely, deliberately.

Example usage of "slowly": "The car moved slowly down the street.". More examples on the page.