slow synonyms

[ UK /slˈə‍ʊ/ ]
[ US /ˈsɫoʊ/ ]

Synonyms

To cause to become slower

check reduce delay moderate qualify temper decrease regulate brake curb reef diminish postpone hinder detain curtail impede retard decelerate hold back

Characterized by reduced economic activity

down off increase soft dull slack sluggish

Slow in producing an effect

delayed overdue belated impeded behindhand unpunctual

Dull or stupid

tame uninteresting stolid

Slow in starting

potential heavy quiet reluctant passive lazy idle latent sleepy negligent inactive inert dormant hesitant stagnant drowsy fabian dreamy lethargic supine apathetic disinclined listless phlegmatic indolent tardy dilatory languorous torpid remiss lackadaisical enervated slothful abeyant

Having only a limited ability to learn and understand

simple ability backward retarded simple-minded slow-witted half-witted

Proceeding at a rate less than usual or desired

fast laggard

Slow in motion

deliberate gradual creeping crawling leisurely leaden imperceptible

To become slower

relax hesitate lag slacken loiter slow down procrastinate slow up

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