Antonyms for slowly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : sloh-lee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsloʊ li

Definition of slowly

Origin : Old English slawlice "slowly, sluggishly;" see slow (adj.) + -ly (2).

adv moderately
adv at a slow pace

Example sentences :

Slowly and reluctantly, the sailors took their places, for Robert was a favorite with them.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

We went back and found Taylor's mare, and brought her slowly to camp.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

They all descended from the hill and came on slowly towards us.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

"Miss Ward's case has not yet been settled," she said slowly.
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

After twilight fell, she slowly walked the length of the Street.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

But, in truth, it did surprise her to see how slowly and painfully he walked as he left her.
Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri

"You ought to have spoken of it earlier in the day," he went on slowly.
Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri

Yates rose to his feet with some deliberation, and slowly took off his coat.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

"You ought to see the whole house," Milly whispered, as we were slowly ascending.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

The nave was slowly filled, the men being at the right and the women at the left.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for slowly

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