Is it Slowlier or more slowly?
Is it Slowlier or more slowly?
Senior Member. Slowly is an adverb. More slowly is correct.
Is it correct to say more slowly?
Note that the comparative and superlative forms work too: slower and slowest, more slowly and most slowly. So whether your mother tells you to “drive slower” or to “drive more slowly,” you should listen to her and slow down.
How do you politely ask someone to speak slowly?
He should ask the speaker to repeat but this might not get the person to slow down….How to get someone to slow down:
- “Sorry, I’m learning English. Would you mind slowing down a bit?”
- “A little bit slower please?”
- “One more time but slower?”
- “I don’t follow you. Could you slow down?”
- “I’m not following you.”
Is there a word Slowlier?
“Speak slower” is grammatically correct. “*Slowlier” is not a word. “*Slowlier” sounds very unnatural to a native English speaker; however, not all know that slower can also be an adverb. Some incorrectly claim that the adverb “slower” should be avoided.
What is the superlative form of slowly?
The comparative form is used for comparing two actions or states: She ate her lunch more quickly than Joe (did)….Forming comparative and superlative adverbs.
| adverb | comparative | superlative |
|---|---|---|
| slowly | more slowly | most slowly |
| happily | more happily | most happily |
Can we say Slowlier?
Slower can either be an adjective, or an adverb. “Speak slower” is grammatically correct. “*Slowlier” is not a word.
What is the comparative and superlative of slowly?
slowly (comparative slowlier or more slowly, superlative slowliest or most slowly)
What is the word for speak slowly?
To speak in a slow, lazy way or accent with prolonged vowel sounds. drawl. drone. intone. nasalize.
How can I speak more articulately?
How to improve articulation
- Listen to yourself speak. To help you improve your speaking, record yourself speaking.
- Check your speed.
- Watch for unnecessary words.
- Use pauses effectively.
- Practice pronunciation.
- Vary your pitch.
- Speak at the right volume.
- Develop confidence.
How do you tell someone to slow down?
Try saying, “I love spending weekends with you, but during the week I really need to focus on work.” or “I don’t feel ready to move in just yet, but let’s talk about it again in a few months.” If they realize that ‘slow down’ isn’t code fore breaking up, it’s going to be a lot easier for them to understand.
