Slowly

/ˈsləʊ.li/

धीरे; धीरे-धीरे; मंद गति से

Easy #क्रिया-विशेषण #गति #समय #धीमापन #सावधानी

Origin & History

From Old English slāwlic (“in a slow manner”), formed from slow + -ly.

पुरानी अंग्रेज़ी slāwlic (“धीमे तरीके से”) से; slow + -ly के संयोजन से बना।

Definition

Used to describe an action or change that happens with little speed, with care, or over a long period.

किसी क्रिया या परिवर्तन का वर्णन करने के लिए, जो कम गति से, बिना जल्दबाज़ी के, सावधानी से या लंबे समय में होता है।

Parts of Speech

Adverb:
She walked slowly across the road.
वह सड़क पार धीरे-धीरे चली।

Usage Examples

Please speak slowly so everyone can understand.
The old train moved slowly through the valley.
He slowly realized his mistake.
The medicine is working slowly but surely.
She opened the door slowly to avoid making noise.

Synonyms

Gradually Steadily Leisurely Unhurriedly Deliberately Sluggishly Gently Little by little

Related Forms

Noun
Slowness
Verb
Slow / Slowed / Slowing
Adjective
Slow / Slower / Slowest
Adverb
Slowly

Idioms & Phrases

Slowly but surely
धीरे-धीरे लेकिन निश्चित रूप से
Go slowly
धीरे चलना/सावधानी से आगे बढ़ना
Take it slowly
धीरे-धीरे करना; जल्दबाज़ी न करना