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SLOW Synonyms

There are 47 synonyms of the word slow. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word slow. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SLOW

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sluggish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• slow or slothful

• (of business) not active or brisk

• slow and apathetic

deliberate
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• carefully thought out in advance

• unhurried and with care and dignity

• characterized by conscious design or purpose

verb

• think about carefully; weigh

• discuss the pros and cons of an issue

gradual
adjectiveadj
adjective

• proceeding in small stages

• (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt

noun

• (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass

slack
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve

• a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality

• a stretch of water without current or movement

• a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

• the quality of being loose (not taut)

• a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely

adjective satellite

• not tense or taut

• flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide

• lacking in rigor or strictness

verb

• avoid responsibilities and work, be idle

• be inattentive to, or neglect

• release tension on

• make less active or fast

• become slow or slower

• make less active or intense

• become less in amount or intensity

• cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water

tardy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• after the expected or usual time; delayed

crawling
verbv
noun

• a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

creeping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

dawdling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

lagging
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• insulation used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat

languid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking spirit or liveliness

leisurely
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

adjective satellite

• not hurried or forced

lethargic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• deficient in alertness or activity

lumbering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber

adjective satellite

• slow and laborious because of weight

plodding
adjectiveadj
noun

• hard monotonous routine work

• the act of walking with a slow heavy gait

adjective satellite

• (of movement) slow and laborious

unhurried
adjectiveadj
adjective

• relaxed and leisurely; without hurry or haste

adjective satellite

• capable of accepting delay with equanimity

delaying
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• time during which some action is awaited

• the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time

verb

• cause to be slowed down or delayed

• act later than planned, scheduled, or required

• stop or halt

• slow the growth or development of

procrastinating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• postpone doing what one should be doing

• postpone or delay needlessly

dull
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in liveliness or animation

• emitting or reflecting very little light

• not keenly felt

• not having a sharp edge or point

adjective satellite

• being or made softer or less loud or clear

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

• (of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

• (of business) not active or brisk

• blunted in responsiveness or sensibility

• not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft

• darkened with overcast

verb

• make dull in appearance

• become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

• make numb or insensitive

• make dull or blunt

• become less interesting or attractive

• make less lively or vigorous

slow down
verb

• lose velocity; move more slowly

• become slow or slower

• cause to proceed more slowly

• reduce the speed of

• become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

slow up
verbv
verb

• become slow or slower

• cause to proceed more slowly

• lose velocity; move more slowly

Best Hypernyms For SLOW

Here is a list of related hypernyms for slow, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
decelerate decrease diminish fall lessen weaken
Phrases (2)
slow downslow up

Alternatives for SLUGGISH

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