Synonyms of slowly

slowly

adverb

ˈslō-lē 

as in cautiously

at a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected

walked slowly toward the ringing phone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cautiously
• slow
• sluggishly
• carefully
• purposefully
• deliberately
• leisurely
• tardily
• heavily
• laggardly
• pokily
• ploddingly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rapidly
• quickly
• swiftly
• briskly
• fast
• speedily
• hastily
• immediately
• soon
• swift
• quick
• promptly
• apace
• readily
• fleetly
• meteorically
• recklessly
• presto
• suddenly
• abruptly
• impulsively
• rashly
• snappily
• impetuously
• full tilt
• pronto
• posthaste

Examples of slowly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The sheriff’s office released the footage, which shows deputies ordering the driver to slowly walk backwards with his hands on his head toward deputies after surrendering. —Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 16 Sep. 2024

Gas prices usually peak in the spring, and then, as summer progresses, gas prices usually trend slowly lower. —Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2024

Overall, data shows that the housing market is recovering slowly, but home prices remain high. —Rachel Dalloo, Quartz, 16 Sep. 2024

When her husband unexpectedly cancels plans to drive Mara to a conference out of town, Matt accompanies her instead and the pressure in their undefined relationship slowly builds. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024