What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
glacially
Example
The government's response to the crisis was glacially slow. [glacially: adverb]
Example
The erosion of the coastline is happening glacially, over thousands of years. [glacially: adverb]
slowly
Example
She walked slowly down the street. [slowly: adverb]
Example
The construction of the new building is progressing slowly. [slowly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Slowly is much more commonly used than glacially in everyday language. Slowly is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while glacially is less common and may be considered more formal or technical.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between glacially and slowly?
Glacially is typically associated with a more formal or technical tone, while slowly can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
