slowly-built
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/ˈsloʊli bɪlt/
🇬🇧
/ˈsləʊli bɪlt/
gradual construction
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'slowly-built' combines 'slowly,' from Old English 'slāw,' meaning 'slow,' and 'built,' from Old English 'byldan,' meaning 'to construct.'
Historical Evolution
'Slowly' and 'built' have been used together in modern English to describe something constructed at a leisurely pace.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'slowly' meant 'not fast,' and 'built' meant 'constructed.' Together, they describe a gradual construction process.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or developed at a gradual pace.
The slowly-built house stood strong against the storm.
Synonyms
Antonyms
quickly-builtrapidly-constructed
Last updated: 2025/03/19 09:25