slow
Taking one's time
Slow means not fast—taking more time than usual or expected.
A slow walk, a slow response, a slow learner.
Traffic moves slowly; a watch runs slow when it loses time.
To slow or slow down is to reduce speed: Slow down, you're driving too fast.
Figuratively, someone who is slow may be dim-witted, and a slow day lacks activity.
Slow burn describes anger that builds gradually.
Excessive accumulation causing blockage
- gridlockComplete mutual obstruction
- bumper-to-bumperVehicles packed without gaps
- jamCooked fruit spread
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
bottleneck · rush-hour · standstill · crawl · logjam · tailback · snarl · delay
Organized and deliberate
- measuredCarefully considered, unhurried
- carefulExercising caution and attention
- unhurriedTaking one's time
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
meticulous · purposeful · patient · painstaking · gradual · steady · systematic · calculated
Moving on hands, knees
- sluggishSlow and inactive
- creepingMoving slowly, stealthily
- ploddingMoving slowly, heavily
- lumberingMoving heavily and awkwardly
lagging · dawdling · trudging · tortoise · snail-paced · glacial · inching · limping
Boring through length
- monotonousUnchangingly dull
- dullLacking edge or interest
- drearyDull and depressing
- uneventfulWithout significant happenings
tiresome · humdrum · plodding · wearisome · draggy · drawn-out · interminable · long-winded
Low in light
- denseClosely packed together
- obtuseLacking mental sharpness
- thickHaving great depth
- dull-wittedSlow to comprehend
simple · backward · sluggish · confused · muddled · dopey · befuddled · uncomprehending
congestion
Excessive accumulation causing blockage
- gridlockComplete mutual obstruction
- bumper-to-bumperVehicles packed without gaps
- jamCooked fruit spread
backup · bottleneck · rush-hour · standstill · crawl · logjam · tailback · snarl · delay · roadwork
methodical
Organized and deliberate
- measuredCarefully considered, unhurried
- carefulExercising caution and attention
- unhurriedTaking one's time
thoughtful · meticulous · purposeful · patient · painstaking · gradual · steady · systematic · calculated · intentional
crawling
Moving on hands, knees
lumbering · lagging · dawdling · trudging · tortoise · snail-paced · glacial · inching · limping · shuffling
tedious
Boring through length
- monotonousUnchangingly dull
- dullLacking edge or interest
- drearyDull and depressing
uneventful · tiresome · humdrum · plodding · wearisome · draggy · drawn-out · interminable · long-winded · protracted
dim
Low in light
dull-witted · simple · backward · sluggish · confused · muddled · dopey · befuddled · uncomprehending · plodding
leisurely
Done without urgency
languid · lazy · mellow · restful · gentle · tranquil · peaceful · calm · ambling · meandering
braise
Sear, then slow-simmer
roast · tenderize · marinate · smoke · barbecue · sous-vide · reduction · confit · cured · aged
- slow downReduce pace or speed
- slow motionPlayback below normal speed
- slowing downReducing pace or velocity
- slow danceGentle paired swaying
- slowly but surelyGradually yet reliably
- slowed downReduced velocity
slowly, slowness, slowing, slowed, slows, slower, slowdown, slowpoke, slowest