slowly
word · lemma: slow
/ˈsɫoʊɫi/
SLOH-lee
/slˈəʊli/
SLOH-lee
Definition
In a slow way, without speed or hurry. It can describe movement, speech, change, or doing something step by step.
Usage & Nuances
Usually an adverb modifying a verb: 'walk slowly', 'speak slowly'. Common with requests like 'Please speak slowly.' 'Slow' is the adjective; 'slowly' is the usual adverb, though 'go slow' exists in some fixed expressions.
Spanish: lentamente - despacioPortuguese (BR): lentamente - devagarPortuguese (PT): lentamente - devagarChinese (Simplified): 缓慢地 - 慢慢地Chinese (Traditional): 緩慢地 - 慢慢地Hindi: धीरे-धीरे - धीमेArabic: ببطء - بتمهّلBengali: ধীরেRussian: медленноJapanese: ゆっくりVietnamese: chậmKorean: 천천히Turkish: yavaşçaUrdu: آہستہIndonesian: perlahan
Example Sentences
Please speak slowly.
basic
The door opened slowly.
basic
The old man walks slowly.
basic
I’m reading the article slowly so I don’t miss anything.
natural
Things are moving slowly, but we’re making progress.
natural
Take it slowly after your surgery.
natural