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 first is to gain altitude slowly and give yourself time to acclimatize.

— Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
Sebalt said funding for plumbing, sewage and enough street light poles for others to move in was sourced in small chunks and much too slowly.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

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