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

But repayment has unfolded slowly since Transparentem first alerted global buyers to its findings in February 2024. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

For someone with $15,000 in credit card debt, for example, simply continuing to make minimum payments may mean putting a sizable amount of money toward interest while the principal declines very slowly. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Pershing expects Netflix revenue to compound at a double-digit rate, while content costs rise more slowly, helping earnings to grow close to 20% annually. — Yun Li, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

According to Agentio’s research, Partnership Ads often convert slowly at first, and cutting them too early eliminates potential winners. — Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026