Synonyms for
Slow
Definition
Slow means taking a long time to do something or moving at a relaxed pace.
Synonyms & similar words
boring
tedious
hohum
behind
easy
slacken
sluggish
accelerate
irksome
obtuse
dull
decelerate
dense
dim
slowly
slowdown
slowup
wearisome
deadening
slack
fast
tiresome
retard
quickly
dumb
leisurely
unhurried
gradual
easy
languid
lazy
sluggish
gentle
delayed
protracted
tedious
prolonged
dull
dragging
lingering
delaying
retarding
slack
delayful
dawdling
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- slow down
- slow motion
- slow cooker
- slow learner
- slow and steady
- slow progress
- slow response
Word family
Usage note
While 'slow' can describe a lack of speed, it can also imply a lack of intelligence or responsiveness, which can be negative. Be mindful of the context to avoid unintended offense.
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Example sentences
- The snail moved very slowly.
- I am a slow eater.
- The sloth is one of the slowest animals in the world.
- The traffic was slow on the highway.
- I need to work on my slow running pace.
Quotes
Slow and steady wins the race. - Aesop
Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. - Confucius