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slowly Synonyms

Another word for slowly

Choosing another word for slowly depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

At a low speed; not quickly or rapidly in physical movement or action.

Usage Example

"The heavy freight train moved slow along the mountain tracks."

Strongest
slow
unhurriedly
Strong
leisurely
sluggishly
ploddingly
deliberately
Weak
tardily

• adverb (Context 2)

Over a long period of time; gradually or by small degrees.

Usage Example

"Public attitudes toward renewable energy have changed gradually over the past few decades."

Strongest
gradually
little by little
bit by bit
Strong
step by step
steadily
progressively
incrementally
inch by inch

Opposites of slowly

The opposite of slowly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

quickly
fast
suddenly
rapidly
abruptly
swiftly
overnight
speedily
See all opposites of slowly

• Nearby Words

slowcoach
slowdown
slowish
slowly
slowness
slowpoke
sludge

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Slowly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/slowly
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