Synonyms for slow

Other words for “slow”, grouped by meaning.

We found 40 synonyms for “slow”. The most common are decelerate, slow down, slow up, retard, slack.

verb lose velocity; move more slowly

verb become slow or slower

verb cause to proceed more slowly

adjective not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

Oppositesfast

adjective at a slow tempo

Oppositesfast

adjective slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

Similarstupid

adjective (used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time

Oppositesfast

adjective so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

adjective (of business) not active or brisk

adverb without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')

adverb of timepieces

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Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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