Definition for Slow:

• Not quick, deficient in speed, taking a long time to traverse a distance or do a thing, ( s. & steady wins the race; s. & sure, haste is risky; s. march, of troops in funeral procession &c.; s. music), gradual( s. growth, progress), whence slowly adv.; tardy, reluctant, lingering, ( was not s. to defend himself), not hasty or easily moved( is s. to anger); ( of clock &c., usu. pred.) behind correct time( is 20\' s.); dull-witted, stupid, ( is s. of speech, of wit, whence slow-witted a., &c.); deficient in interest or liveliness, dull, tedious, ( entertainment was voted s.); slow coach, person s. in action, dull of wit, or behind the times in opinions &c.; s. -match, s. -burning for igniting explosives; s. -worm, see foll.; hence slowness n. ( Adv., compar. -er, sup. -est) at s. pace, slowly, ( being ousted by slowly, but still common when the adv. & not the vb gives the essential point, as how s. he climbs!, please read or go s. or slower, watch goes s., cf. I saw a man climb slowly up; placed always after vb exc. in excl. with how or in comb. with part. as s. -going, -moving). ( Vb) reduce one\'s speed, reduce speed of( train, ship, &c.), ( usu. down, up, off). [ old English]

Synonyms for Slow:

• adj.

  •behind, late (adjective)
  • belated,
  • overdue,
  • lingering,
  • backward.
  •dull (adjective)
  • bovine,
  • apathetic,
  • cloddish,
  • comatose,
  • benumbed,
  • soporific,
  • blunt,
  • stupefied,
  • besotted,
  • dense,
  • doltish,
  • obtuse,
  • ponderous,
  • boorish,
  • loutish,
  • drowsy.
  •gradual (adjective)
  • gradual.
  •late (adjective)
  • tardy.
  •leisurely (adjective)
  • unhurried.
  •lethargic (adjective)
  • insensible,
  • torpid,
  • lackadaisical,
  • drugged,
  • tired,
  • phlegmatic,
  • leaden,
  • lifeless,
  • indolent,
  • lumpish,
  • drooping.
  •limited (adjective)
  • retarded.
  •slow (adjective)
  • dragging,
  • crawling,
  • plodding,
  • Trudging,
  • Delaying,
  • slowpoke,
  • creeping,
  • Loitering,
  • dawdling,
  • poky.

• adv.

  •all (adverb)
  • slowly.

• n.

  •
  • ease off.

• v.

  •delay, restrict (verb)
  • hinder,
  • retard,
  • check,
  • ease up,
  • loiter.
  •slow (verb)
  • delay,
  • linger,
  • crawl,
  • plod,
  • poke,
  • trudge,
  • dawdle,
  • creep,
  • drag.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • slow-witted.
  •
  • deliberate.
  •
  • gently.
  •decrease
  • slacken.
  •Other relevant words:
  • moderately,
  • easily,
  • heavy,
  • back,
  • laggard,
  • hebetudinous,
  • let down,
  • slack off,
  • slack up,
  • Unlively,
  • wooden,
  • pedestrian,
  • pokey,
  • obstruct,
  • after time.

Paraphrases for Slow:

• Equivalence

  • Adjective
    sluggish.
  • Proper noun, singular
    Slows.
  • Interjection
    slower.

• Reverse Entailment

  • Adjective
    slow-moving, slow-motion.

• Independent

  • Adjective
    lengthy, low, gradual, delayed, Slackened, slight, difficult, modest, long, hollow, moderated, soft, hesitant, retarded.
  • Proper noun, singular
    Lenses, eases, low.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    low.
  • Verb, past participle
    Been, delayed.
  • Verb, base form
    low, stall, impede, diminish, curb, curtail, hamper, inhibit, stop, lessen, dampen, hinder, halt, mitigate, constrain, soften.

• Other Related

  • Adjective
    time-consuming, slowly, slow-growing, low-speed, cumbersome, tardy, laborious, protracted, ponderous.
  • Proper noun, singular
    slowly, slowdown.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    slowly, sluggishness, slow-down, slowdown.
  • Adverb
    slowly.
  • Verb, base form
    decelerate, slacken, restrain, alleviate.

Antonyms for Slow:

• adj.

  • all
    fast.
  • behind, late
    interesting, wild, bright, exciting, violent.
  • unhurried, lazy
    enthusiastic, rapid, on cue, intricate, on time, busy, ready, complex, active, cognizant, hurried, lively, smart, intelligent, complicated, waiting, quick, energetic.
  • unintelligent
    sharp.
  • Other antonyms:
    learned, poignant, engrossing, perspicacious, tantalizing, allegretto, sound, captivating, vibrant, thrilling, scooting, teeming, thriving, resourceful, agile, foxy, Barreling, highbrow, sensational, amusing, informed, provocative, desirous, fascinating, alert, nimble, astonishing, Careering, sane, disposed, sprightly, beguiling, skilled, enchanting, hair-raising, invigorating, erudite, alluring, absorbing, rushing, mesmerizing, schooled, gripping, knowing, arresting, alive, scudding, sensible, surprising, whirling, stirring, favorable, exhilarating, crafty, fabulous, logical, spellbinding, percipient, trained, speeding, stimulating, astounding, quickened, inclined, spry, humming, red hot, attractive, breathtaking, suspenseful, engaging, eye-opening, andantino, scholarly, intriguing, well-read, riveting, Rocketing, shrewd, amazing, galvanizing, knowledgeable, educated, awesome, abounding, spectacular, diverting, literate, bewitching, running, entertaining, astir, zipping, straightaway, wonderful, acute, animating, flourishing, rip-roaring, marvelous, wily, energizing, buzzing, enlivening, judicious, allegro, electrifying, eager, moving, inspiring, overflowing, valid, sapient, willing, rousing, entrancing, touching, swarming, racing, charming, cunning, enthralling, wondrous.

• adv.

  • all
    quickly.

• v.

  • delay, restrict
    excite, advance, strengthen, expedite, raise, DO, expand, lengthen, grow, extend, facilitate, encourage, help, further, push, increase, agitate, enlarge, forward, release, prolong, develop, allow, assist, aid, accelerate, liberate.

Homophones for Slow:

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