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subtly

English

Alternative forms

  • subtlely
  • subtilly (obsolete)

Etymology

From Middle English sotilly; equivalent to subtle +? -ly.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /?s?t.li/, /?s?.tl?.li/
  • (US) IPA(key): /?s?.tl?.li/

Adverb

subtly (comparative more subtly, superlative most subtly)

  1. With subtleness, in a subtle manner; with cleverness rather than brute force.

Translations

Anagrams

  • bustly, butyls

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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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