🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

lentamente

Pronunciation / Transliteration: len-ta-men-te

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Slowly/ˈsloʊli/
adverbCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #800 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Cammina lentamente per godersi il panorama."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adverb
  1. 1

    In a slow manner; not quickly.

    "She walked slowly to enjoy the scenery."
  2. 2

    Gradually or over a long period.

    "The project is progressing slowly but surely."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'slowly' originates from the Old English 'slāw', meaning 'sluggish' or 'inactive'. It evolved through Middle English as 'slowli', retaining its meaning related to a lack of speed, and has been used in various forms since the 14th century.

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