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Grammar : Adv
Spell : sloh-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsloʊ li



Definition of slowly

Origin :
  • Old English slawlice "slowly, sluggishly;" see slow (adj.) + -ly (2).
  • adv moderately
  • adv at a slow pace
Example sentences :
  • Slowly and reluctantly, the sailors took their places, for Robert was a favorite with them.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • We went back and found Taylor's mare, and brought her slowly to camp.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • They all descended from the hill and came on slowly towards us.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • "Miss Ward's case has not yet been settled," she said slowly.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • After twilight fell, she slowly walked the length of the Street.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • But, in truth, it did surprise her to see how slowly and painfully he walked as he left her.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • "You ought to have spoken of it earlier in the day," he went on slowly.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • Yates rose to his feet with some deliberation, and slowly took off his coat.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • "You ought to see the whole house," Milly whispered, as we were slowly ascending.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • The nave was slowly filled, the men being at the right and the women at the left.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

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