[
UK
/slˈəʊ/
]
[ US /ˈsɫoʊ/ ]
[ 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
also sense
shorten sail
keep waiting
hold back
Characterized by reduced economic activity
Slow in producing an effect
regarded
delayed
detained
overdue
hindered
belated
impeded
moss-backed
behindhand
behindtime
long-delayed
unpunctual
Dull or stupid
Slow in starting
potential
heavy
quiet
reluctant
passive
lazy
idle
latent
sleepy
negligent
delaying
inactive
inert
dormant
hesitant
stagnant
drowsy
fabian
dreamy
lethargic
supine
apathetic
disinclined
postponing
listless
phlegmatic
indolent
tardy
dilatory
languorous
torpid
remiss
lackadaisical
procrastinating
enervated
slothful
abeyant
also late
Having only a limited ability to learn and understand
simple
ability
backward
retarded
(Informal) soft
simple-minded
weak-minded
slow-witted
half-witted
(Offensive) feeble-minded
Proceeding at a rate less than usual or desired
Slow in motion
deliberate
gradual
creeping
crawling
leisurely
leaden
imperceptible
loitering
snaillike
ultra-slow
slow moving
To become slower
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