Synonyms for slow
59 synonyms for “slow”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Slow as in “sluggish”
adjective: not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
- sluggish
- inactive
- lethargic
- languid
- plodding
- lazy
- languorous
- tardy
- laggard
- leisurely
- stagnant
- lumbering
- dilatory
- torpid
- unhurried
- half-witted
- slow-moving
Slow as in “dull”
adjective: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
- deliberate
- dull
- easy
- dense
- dim
- dumb
- stupid
- simple
- obtuse
- thick
- gentle
- dry
Slow as in “behind”
adverb: showing a time that is earlier than the actual time
- behind
- quiet
- steady
- moderate
- idle
- cold
- heavy
- flat
- tentative
Slow as in “retard”
verb: lose velocity; move more slowly
- gradual
- delay
- decelerate
- hinder
- impede
- brake
- halting
Slow as in “boring”
adjective: so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
- boring
- tedious
- tiresome
- inert
- ponderous
- wearisome
- leaden
- uninteresting
- ho-hum
Slow as in “slack”
verb: become slow or slower
- slack
- slacken
- cautious
- reluctant
- faltering
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