slowly

Word parts

slow + -ly

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsləʊli/, SAMPA: /"sl@Uli/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsloʊli/, SAMPA: /"sloUli/

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Adverb

Positive slowly

Comparative more slowly

Superlative most slowly

1. When something moves slowly or does something slowly, it takes a very long time to do it.
   • Synonyms: quickly and fast

   She was very tired, and walked slowly up the stairs to bed.

   He moved slowly, hoping that the bird wouldn't notice him.

Related words

• slow