POKILY Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

pokily

adverb

Definition of pokily

as in slowly

at a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected we wandered pokily around the mall while the pharmacist filled the prescription

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slowly

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The nearly minute-long video shows the vehicle slowly pulling into the driveway.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Talk early, revisit often, and be willing to go slowly or repeat yourself.

— Christina Wing, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026

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