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slow


These are words and phrases related to slow. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of slow.

SLOW


You're so slow - hurry up!

Synonyms and examples


leisurely
We took a leisurely drive along the quiet coast road.
unhurried
I like the unhurried pace of life in the countryside.
gentle
Start off with a gentle jog, then gradually increase your speed.
poky
USinformal
Booting up takes two minutes, and switching between programs is poky.
steady
He swims at a steady pace, stretching his arms to pull deeper.
gradual
You will start to see a gradual improvement in your fitness.
progressive
Multiple sclerosis is a progressive neurological disease.

Antonyms and examples


fast
We caught the fast train to London.
quick
She made a quick recovery.
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slowly
at a slow pace
at a slow speed
at slow rate
steadily
gradually
little by little
step by step
progressively
crawl
trundle
creep
trudge
stroll
amble
wander
dawdle
dilly-dally
informalold-fashioned
drift
float
slow down
decelerate
lose speed
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If someone or something moves at a low speed or takes a long time to happen, you can call that person or thing slow. Things that happen or are done slowly happen at a slow speed. You can also talk about moving slowly, or getting slower.

SLOWLY


Go slower! I can't keep up.

Synonyms and examples


slowly
I got out of bed and walked slowly to the door.
at a slow pace
They are easy hikes, done at a slow pace.
at a slow speed
You only have to hit a pedestrian at a slow speed to kill them.
at slow rate
The economy grew at a slower rate during the second half of the year.
steadily
We walked steadily past the crowd.
gradually
A cat's diet should always be changed gradually to avoid digestive upsets.
little by little
Little by little, we're getting results.
step by step
It's a lot easier to understand if you do it step by step.
progressively
My eyesight has got progressively worse over the years.

Antonym and example


quickly
Shut the door quickly.
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See words related to slow


leisurely
unhurried
gentle
poky
USinformal
steady
gradual
progressive
crawl
trundle
creep
trudge
stroll
amble
wander
dawdle
dilly-dally
informalold-fashioned
drift
float
slow down
decelerate
lose speed
Learn more
If someone or something moves at a low speed or takes a long time to happen, you can call that person or thing slow. Things that happen or are done slowly happen at a slow speed. You can also talk about moving slowly, or getting slower.

TO GET SLOWER


Economic growth slowed sharply in the spring.

Synonyms and examples


slow down
A car slowed down and stopped beside her.
decelerate
She decelerated as soon as she saw the police vehicle.
lose speed
As the car ran out of petrol, we lost speed and rolled to a stop.

Antonym and example


speed up
The car sped up as it rounded the corner.
Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms of slow.  

See words related to slow


leisurely
unhurried
gentle
poky
USinformal
steady
gradual
progressive
slowly
at a slow pace
at a slow speed
at slow rate
steadily
gradually
little by little
step by step
progressively
crawl
trundle
creep
trudge
stroll
amble
wander
dawdle
dilly-dally
informalold-fashioned
drift
float
Learn more
If someone or something moves at a low speed or takes a long time to happen, you can call that person or thing slow. Things that happen or are done slowly happen at a slow speed. You can also talk about moving slowly, or getting slower.

slow | American Thesaurus


slow


adjective
These are words and phrases related to slow. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of slow.
The old car made slow progress. He is a slow runner.

Synonyms


slow-paced
slow-moving
slow motion
snail-like
tortoise-like

Antonym


lightning-like
Tree sloths climb with slow movements.

Synonyms


heavy
sluggish
torpid
lumpish

Antonyms


fast
quick
swift
speedy
The patient made a slow recovery.

Synonyms


long
prolonged
extended
stretched out
drawn out
gradual
protracted
time-consuming
lingering
tarrying
delayed

Antonyms


fast
quick
swift
speedy
My tenant's rent payments are always slow.

Synonyms


late
behind time
overdue
unpunctual
delayed
belated
backward

Antonyms


prompt
punctual
on time
John is a slow worker.

Synonyms


dawdling
dilatory
procrastinating
laggard
sluggish

Antonyms


fast
quick
swift
speedy
I'd be slow about accepting those terms. He's slow to take a stand.

Synonyms


hesitant
cautious
halfhearted
backward
dragging
indisposed
loath
disinclined
reluctant
averse

Antonyms


eager
enthusiastic
inclined
disposed
That game is a bit slow for my taste.

Synonyms


dull
tedious
boring
unexciting
uninteresting
slow-moving
sluggish
ponderous

Antonyms


exciting
interesting
fast-moving
We enjoyed a slow Sunday at home. Ticket sales are slow this month.

Synonyms


leisurely
unhurried
unhasty
deliberate
gradual
inactive
quiet
not busy
not lively
off
Informal

Antonyms


hurried
hasty
active
busy
lively
Cousin Oscar is too slow for the advanced class.

Synonyms


slow-witted
dim-witted
dull-witted
slow on the uptake
backward
stupid
obtuse
dense
dumb
dim
dull
impercipient
unperceptive

Antonyms


quick-witted
smart
bright
intelligent
perceptive

slow


verb
The train slowed as it approached the station.

Synonyms


slow down
reduce speed
decelerate
lose momentum
flag
falter

Antonym


pick up speed
The strike will slow our deliveries.

Synonyms


slow down
hold up
retard
check
curb
brake
handicap
hinder
obstruct
impede

Antonyms


spur
help
aid
abet
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