Definitions

slowly

[sloh-lee] / ˈsloʊ li /

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moderately adv.
at a slow pace adv.

ADVERB

moderately

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calmly casually deliberately gently gradually haltingly lazily nonchalantly

WEAK

languidly leisurely unhurriedly

Antonyms

WEAK

fast quickly rapidly

ADVERB

at a slow pace

Synonyms

WEAK

bit by bit costive leisurely sluggish tardy unhurried

Antonyms

WEAK

fast quickly rapidly

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But keeping the aging explorer operational has become an increasingly difficult challenge as its power supply slowly fades.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

Jimmy Webb asks, rising slowly from his chair.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

Natural menopause is a gradual, natural, biological transition where hormone levels slowly decline over several years.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

The number slowly dropped, then settled out at eight.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

“Every man has his secrets, Anna,” Father answers slowly.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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