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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slowly

Beginning in 1999, when the girls are just nine, Sanguinetti captures their childhood games of make-believe slowly giving way to the weight of adulthood – work, family, motherhood and diverging paths. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 July 2026

So while some helium is still slowly escaping the planet's atmosphere over time, the team expects the planet to retain an atmosphere, Dittman shared. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 16 July 2026

Winston said all the positive news of international fans having a good time stateside for the World Cup may help slowly correct that, and, hopefully, Comic-Con can add to the momentum. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026

The Government of Canada has said that wildfire season began more slowly in 2026 than in 2023 or 2025, the two worst seasons for wildfires, but warned that fires were likely due to warmer than usual temperatures across the country. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 July 2026