different between slowly vs sluggishly

slowly

English

Etymology

From Middle English slowly, slowli, slouli, slowliche, from Old English sl?wl??e (slowly; sluggishly), equivalent to slow +? -ly. Compare Old Norse slæliga, sljóliga.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -??li
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /?sl??li/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /?slo?li/
  • Hyphenation: slow?ly

Adverb

slowly (comparative slowlier or more slowly, superlative slowliest or most slowly)

  1. (manner) At a slow pace.

Synonyms

  • ponderously, sluggishly, with leaden wings (idiomatic, obsolete); See also Thesaurus:slowly

Antonyms

  • quickly
  • rapidly

Related terms

  • slow

Translations

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sluggishly

English

Etymology

sluggish +? -ly

Adverb

sluggishly (comparative more sluggishly, superlative most sluggishly)

  1. In a sluggish manner; responding or moving slowly.

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