1
as in leisurely
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed
because of the holiday, traffic to the beach was particularly slow slow readers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in dumb
not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily
we love our bulldog though he's a little slower than our German shepherd
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in sleepy
lacking in gaiety, movement, or animation
a slow day on Wall Street
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
the first half of the movie is slow, but then it gets exciting
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to brake
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
if you don't slow your delivery down a bit, your speech will be over too soon
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in slowly
at a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected
you need to go slow with this experiment, or you'll make mistakes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of slow
Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
To address slower growth, Fed officials can reduce the benchmark interest rate to make borrowing cheaper and boost investment.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Carol Kino, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2025
Those cases have frustrated the president and slowed his agenda.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Feb. 2025
Start slow, experiment with different products, and pay attention to how your body reacts.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for slow
Adjective
The data includes the Kursk region in Russia, where Ukraine is now holding on to just a few villages along the border, after a slow but successful Russian rollback of Kyiv’s surprise gains last summer.
—Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
To address slower growth, Fed officials can reduce the benchmark interest rate to make borrowing cheaper and boost investment.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
In fire-sensitive areas, exterior building materials might include concrete, stone, or steel with an intumescent coating, which is meant to slow the spread of a burn, giving occupants more time to escape.
—Carol Kino, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2025
Those cases have frustrated the president and slowed his agenda.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Start slow: Implementing changes too quickly can overwhelm your body.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Feb. 2025
Start slow, experiment with different products, and pay attention to how your body reacts.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for slow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow
Adjective
-
Walking Faster Improves Health in Multiple Ways In addition to decreasing irregular heartbeat risks, steady and brisk walking was also connected to other improvements in overall health compared with leisurely walking.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
16 Apr. 2025
-
Take a leisurely stroll through a nursery or garden center to see other planting ideas and supplies for your yard.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Ratajkowski has been fighting the stereotype of the dumb model from the beginning of her career.—
Daniel Jackson,
Allure,
18 July 2017
-
Ninety nine percent of all NFL players are explicitly not dumb.—
Andy Benoit,
The MMQB,
10 July 2017
Adjective
-
Submissions already include some stunning wildlife photography, including a sleepy lion cub on a dirt road, a mountain goat standing in a field of wildflowers, and a rhinoceros strolling in India.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Turning off bright bedroom-ceiling lights and flicking on table or floor lamps can help your brain ease into sleepy mode each evening.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
These anything but boring side dishes let the bounty of the season shine in new and exciting ways.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
-
Take it from this guy, who bought the beautiful Starfield limited-edition Xbox controller, headset, and console wrap for over $200, only to play the game and dump it after 20 boring hours.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Super Cruise will essentially drive the car for you on highways – that includes acceleration, braking, and steering as well as passing slower cars and changing lanes.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
-
Sampson slipped out the bottom of the seat on the descent while the ride braked, witnesses said at the time.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
Adverb
-
As the evening wore on and a bottle of Yukon Jack slowly drained, our mutual love of dogs, guns and hunting surfaced.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
-
While inflation cooled in March, reaching a six-month low, the path has been uneven, and Powell has faced criticism from both the left and the right over whether the Fed acted too slowly—or too aggressively.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Friendships built on insecurity, where men constantly have to prove their manhood, are a breeding ground for toxic attitudes and stupid decision-making.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
-
Also, his team told him over the radio, basically, don’t do anything stupid, Nato is going to be penalized for not using all his Attack Mode.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow was popular enough that fans wanted a solo story, but the studio didn't bother to make it until her character was already dead in the major timeline, then skipped the theatrical release, which Johansson sued them about.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
19 Apr. 2025
-
My frustration arose in the smaller tasks, a few dishes here, day-old coffee in the pot there, a small stack of mail on the countertop, dead leaves falling off a plant, and more.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Slow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share