as in slowly
at a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected
we wandered pokily around the mall while the pharmacist filled the prescription
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slowly
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According to the rescue group, Miracle is being fed slowly while doctors work to gradually stabilize her sodium levels.—
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Slide down the wall slowly, bending your knees, and stopping when your thighs are about parallel to the floor.—
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Health,
19 May 2026
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“Pokily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pokily. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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