superslow

Barely perceptible movement

Superslow means extremely slow, emphasizing unusual or deliberate slowness beyond what "slow" alone conveys.

The prefix intensifies rather than modifies: The superslow replay showed exactly where the ball crossed the line.

In fitness, superslow refers to a weight training technique using very slow, controlled repetitions: superslow training.

lethargic

sluggish

Slow and inactive

drowsy · slothful · enervated · inert · fatigued · weary · somnolent · sedentary · lackadaisical · heavy

dawdling

amble

Relaxed, slow gait

shuffle · trudge · plod · lag · stroll · potter · dillydally · lollygag · crawl · creep

gradual

incremental

Proceeding by small additions

cumulative · measured · deliberate · methodical · paced · controlled · imperceptible · bit-by-bit · drawn-out · prolonged

technique

resistance

Capacity to withstand force

weightlifting · form · isometric · eccentric · concentric · hypertrophy

Opposites
speed/velocity

superslowsuperfast

Exceptionally high velocity

ultrafast · lightning-fast · rapid · swift · quick

intensity/degree of slowness

superslowsupersonic

Exceeding audio velocity

hypersonic · blistering · blazing · meteoric · turbo

Family

super, slow, slower, slowest, slowly, slowness, slows, slowed, slowing

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G