Slowly
Slowly adverb - At a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected.
Unexpectedly is an antonym for slowly.
Unexpectedly
Unexpectedly adverb - Without warning.
Usage example: the snow started unexpectedly
Slowly is an antonym for unexpectedly.
Nearby Words: unexpected, unexpectedness
Both words in one sentence
- Basically, your face can cave in slowly and unexpectedly.
Source: Body Horror / Real Life - Parry-Romberg syndrome: Abnormally weak skin and skin tissue on the face begin to slowly recede in unexpectedly.
Source: Body Horror / Real Life -
Unexpectedly Realistic Gameplay: You don't have to kill a shop keeper to rob his cash register—just take out your gun and point it in his general direction, and he'll put up his arms and slowly back away, allowing you to plunder his cash.
Source: Video Game / Red Dead Redemption
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