Meaning & use
slowly
At a slow speed or pace; not quickly.
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She walked slowly through the quiet museum, studying every painting carefully.
The medicine works slowly, so results may take a few weeks to appear.
A note on using this word
Slowly describes the manner of an action, while 'gradually' emphasizes a steady progression over time, often over a longer period.
Words with a similar meaning
graduallyleisurely
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