Another word for slowly

By Mark Nichol

When you walk the walk, talk the talk: Replace the flat-footed verb walk with a more sprightly synonym from this list:

1. Amble: walk easily and/or aimlessly
2. Bounce: walk energetically
3. Clump: walk heavily and/or clumsily
4. Falter: walk unsteadily
5. Foot it: depart or set off by walking
6. Footslog: walk through mud
7. Gimp: see limp
8. Hike: take a long walk, especially in a park or a wilderness area
9. Hobble: walk unsteadily or with difficulty; see also limp
Hoof it: see “foot it”
Leg it: see “foot it”
Limp: walk unsteadily because of injury, especially favoring one leg; see also falter
Lumber: walk slowly and heavily
Lurch: walk slowly but with sudden movements, or furtively
March: walk rhythmically alone or in a group according to a specified procedure
Mince: walk delicately
Mosey: see amble; also, used colloquially in the phrase “mosey along”
Nip: walk briskly or lightly; also used colloquially in the phrase “nip (on) over” to refer to a brief walk to a certain destination, as if on an errand
Pace: walk precisely to mark off a distance, or walk intently or nervously, especially back and forth
Parade: walk ostentatiously, as if to show off
Perambulate: see stroll; also, travel on foot, or walk to inspect or measure a boundary
Peregrinate: walk, especially to travel
Plod: walk slowly and heavily, as if reluctant or weary
Pound: see lumber
Power walk: walk briskly for fitness
Prance: walk joyfully, as if dancing or skipping
Promenade: see parade
Pussyfoot: walk stealthily or warily (also, be noncommittal)
Ramble: walk or travel aimlessly (also, talk or write aimlessly, or grow wildly)
Roam: see ramble
Sashay: see parade
Saunter: to walk about easily
Scuff: to walk without lifting one’s feet
Shamble: see scuff
Shuffle: see scuff (also, mix, move around, or rearrange)
Stagger: walk unsteadily (also, confuse or hesitate, or shake)
Stalk: walk stealthily, as in pursuit
Step: walk, or place one’s foot or feet in a new position
Stomp: walk heavily, as if in anger
Stride: walk purposefully, with long steps
Stroll: see saunter
Strut: see parade
Stumble: walk clumsily or unsteadily, or trip
Stump: see lumber
Swagger: walk with aggressive self-confidence
Tiptoe: walk carefully on the toes or on the balls of the foot, as if in stealth
Toddle: see saunter and stagger; especially referring to the unsteady walk of a very young child
Totter: see stagger (also, sway or become unstable)
Traipse: walk lightly and/or aimlessly
Tramp: see lumber and hike
Trample: walk so as to crush something underfoot
Traverse: walk across or over a distance
Tread: walk slowly and steadily
Trip: walk lightly; see also stumble
Tromp: see lumber
Troop: walk in unison, or collectively
Trot: see nip
Trudge: see plod
Waddle: walk clumsily or as if burdened, swinging the body
Wander: see ramble

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Slowly is an adverb and we use to describe moving in a slow way or at a slow speed.

1. At a slow pace

we use this phrase to describe something or someone moving slow.

They are going at a slow pace with the investigation to ensure they don’t make a mistake.

2. Without hurrying

is to do something little urgency.

He continued to walk across the street without hurrying or showing little regard for his safety.

3. Unhurriedly

this is an adverb that is used to do something in a leisurely and unhurried manner.

She unhurriedly delivered her speech, in an effort to delay the vote.

4. Steadily  

we often use this adverb to describe how something or someone might move at a regular and controlled manner.

The results show we have steadily improved our market share.

5. At a leisurely pace

we use to describe how someone or something moves or does something in a relaxed and unhurried manner.

Frank was in no hurry to get home and walked at a leisurely pace.

6. At a snail’s pace

this is idiom and describes someone or something moving or performing an action in a very slow and deliberate manner.

The committee is moving at a snail’s pace and is no hurry to make a decision on my request.

7. Slowly but surely

we use this phrase to describe someone or something making slow and definite progress.We often use this to emphasize that something is happening or being done even though it Is not happening or being done quickly.

I can ensure you that we are moving slowly but surely to process your paperwork.These things take time.

8. Gradually

we use this too often describe how something or someone moves in a or is done in small stages over a long period of time, rather than immediately

He gradually moved the company through the crisis and is now considered the best candidate for the CEO position.

9. Bit by bit

this is an idiom we use to describe how something is done in small amounts, and/or how somebody might complete a task.

Bit by bit we will get to the bottom of who committed the crime.

Little by little

we use this to describea process that moves in small increments.

Little by Little people will understand how and why we need to make these changes.

Step by step

this a phrase used to describe how something or someone does a task or action in a careful, procedural and go from stage to stage.

We need to take things step by step to ensure the product has no problems and our customer is happy.

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Quotes containing the word slowly

1. As he read, I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once.
- John Green, The Fault in Our Stars

2. Every black film feels like it's Tyler Perry, and that just needs to stop. But people seem to slowly be looking for what else is out there - 'Is there something else besides this type of humor?' 'I'm tired of seeing men in dresses.'
- Issa Rae

3. When I realized I could write lyrics and let someone that I knew listen to them, but not know that the song was about them - say it was a girl. I could write this song about how I feel about this girl, I could play it to them. I just loved it, because all of the words would speak to them. I could see them slowly falling in love with me.
- King Krule

2. slowly

adverb. ['ˈsloʊli'] in music.

Frequently Asked Questions About slow

How is the word slow distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of slow are delay, detain, retard, and slacken. While all these words mean "to cause to be late or behind in movement or progress," slow and slacken also imply a reduction of speed, slow often suggesting deliberate intention.

medication slowed the patient's heart rate

In what contexts can delay take the place of slow?

In some situations, the words delay and slow are roughly equivalent. However, delay implies a holding back, usually by interference, from completion or arrival.

bad weather delayed our arrival

When would detain be a good substitute for slow?

The meanings of detain and slow largely overlap; however, detain implies a holding back beyond a reasonable or appointed time.

unexpected business had detained her

Where would retard be a reasonable alternative to slow?

While in some cases nearly identical to slow, retard suggests reduction of speed without actual stopping.

language barriers retarded their progress

When can slacken be used instead of slow?

The synonyms slacken and slow are sometimes interchangeable, but slacken suggests an easing up or relaxing of power or effort.

on hot days runners slacken their pace

There aren't many words with the same meaning as slowly, but here are a few other words and expressions you can use, with example sentences:

1. lazily: avoiding hard work (often has a negative connnotation, but not always)

• We lay on a raft and floated lazily down the river. 

2. sluggishly: slowly, with very little energy

• The players were exhausted and moved sluggishly around the field. 

3. unhurriedly: in a relaxed and calm way

• Shoppers strolled unhurriedly along the avenue, admiring the store windows.

4. gradually (used for something that happens in stages, over a period of time)

• She worked hard and gradually earned enough money to buy a car. 

5. at a leisurely pace: at a slow and relaxed speed

• We were in no hurry and walked at a leisurely pace. 

6. at a snail's pace (idiom with strong negative connotation): very, very  slowly 

• The work is progressing at a snail's pace.