(adv,adv-to,vs) (1) (on-mim) slowly (but steadily)/gradually/bit-by-bit/(2) (on-mim) irritatedly/impatiently/(3) (on-mim) scorchingly (of the sun)/(4) (on-mim) sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil)/(5) (on-mim) sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc./(6) (on-mim) oozing out (oil, sweat, etc.)/se