slowly

From Old English 'slōw', of Germanic origin.

ADV (1)
[/ˈsloʊli/en-US]
lentamente literal / despacio literal / paulatinamente neutral / poco a poco neutral / concept sentence untranslatable (The term 'slowly' can express nuances depending on context that do not have a direct equivalent in SPANISH.)
Synonyms gently neutral , leisurely neutral
Antonyms quickly , rapidly

At a low speed; not quickly. This adverb describes the manner in which an action is performed, emphasizing a deliberate, unhurried, or gradual progression.

  • He walked slowly towards the door, not wanting to leave.
  • The computer loaded the large file very slowly.
  • The plant grew slowly over many months until it reached maturity.