slowly
At leisurely pace
Slowly means at a low speed or gradual pace, the opposite of quickly.
It modifies actions that take more time than usual or expected: She slowly opened the door.
Slowly can suggest deliberateness or caution: He slowly backed away from the edge.
It also describes gradual processes: The economy is slowly recovering.
Pulling with effort
- crawlingMoving on hands, knees
- ploddingMoving slowly, heavily
- laboriousRequiring considerable effort
- monotonouslyIn unvarying repetition
boringly · drearily · wearily · painfully · interminably · endlessly · agonizingly · torturously
With tolerant composure
- steadfastlyWith unyielding commitment
- stoicallyWith unemotional endurance
- calmlyIn a tranquil manner
- composedlyIn unruffled fashion
forbearingly · tolerantly · resignedly · uncomplainingly · perseveringly · enduringly · unhurriedly · imperturbably
By small successive amounts
- progressivelyIn increasing stages
- steadilyIn constant, unwavering fashion
- graduallyIn slow stages
- bit-by-bitIn gradual increments
step-by-step · imperceptibly · subtly · gently · moderately · evenly · continuously · persistently
Moving slowly, stealthily
- crawlingMoving on hands, knees
- amblingWalking without urgency
- saunteringWalking in unhurried manner
- meanderingFollowing a winding course
strolling · shuffling · plodding · trudging · dawdling · lingering · moseying · tiptoeing
Untroubled and composed
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- placidCalm, undisturbed
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
restful · quiet · gentle · soft · undisturbed · unruffled · composed · meditative
With deliberate attention
- methodicallyIn an organized manner
- meticulouslyWith extreme care
- thoughtfullyWith careful consideration
- cautiouslyIn a guarded manner
precisely · systematically · painstakingly · scrupulously · conscientiously · circumspectly · prudently · judiciously
dragging
Pulling with effort
monotonously · boringly · drearily · wearily · painfully · interminably · endlessly · agonizingly · torturously · tediously
patiently
With tolerant composure
- steadfastlyWith unyielding commitment
- stoicallyWith unemotional endurance
- calmlyIn a tranquil manner
composedly · forbearingly · tolerantly · resignedly · uncomplainingly · perseveringly · enduringly · unhurriedly · imperturbably · serenely
incrementally
By small successive amounts
- progressivelyIn increasing stages
- steadilyIn constant, unwavering fashion
- graduallyIn slow stages
bit-by-bit · step-by-step · imperceptibly · subtly · gently · moderately · evenly · continuously · persistently · cumulatively
creeping
Moving slowly, stealthily
- crawlingMoving on hands, knees
- amblingWalking without urgency
- saunteringWalking in unhurried manner
meandering · strolling · shuffling · plodding · trudging · dawdling · lingering · moseying · tiptoeing · gliding
serene
Untroubled and composed
soothing · restful · quiet · gentle · soft · undisturbed · unruffled · composed · meditative · relaxed
carefully
With deliberate attention
- methodicallyIn an organized manner
- meticulouslyWith extreme care
- thoughtfullyWith careful consideration
cautiously · precisely · systematically · painstakingly · scrupulously · conscientiously · circumspectly · prudently · judiciously · intentionally
- -LY wordssoftly, loudly, quickly, happily, sadly
- adverbsquickly, very, really, now, then
- musical adverbsloudly, softly, quickly, gently, lively
- cautiouslycarefully, warily, gingerly, guardedly, prudently
- adverbs of direction/mannerforward, backward, sideways, upward, downward
- moderationmoderation, in moderation, restraint, self-control, moderately
slowlyhastily
In rushed manner
rashly · recklessly · impetuously · impulsively · precipitously
- slow downReduce pace or speed
- slow motionPlayback below normal speed
- slowing downReducing pace or velocity
- slow danceGentle paired swaying
- slowly but surelyGradually yet reliably
- slowed downReduced velocity
slow, slowness, slowing, slowed, slows, slower, slowdown, slowpoke, slowest