pokily

adverb

Definition of pokilynext
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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  • For a century, that was enough to satisfy a slowly growing demand.
    — Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Sunshine will continue, although some passing high clouds are possible as the upper-level pattern begins slowly evolving.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of slowly
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“Pokily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pokily. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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