adjective / verb / adverb
slow
SLOH/sləʊ/
Proceeding at less than the usual rate.
The tortoise makes slow progress with a deliberate step along the path.
Etymology
Old English slāw described sluggishness or tardiness in taking action. The meaning broadened from inactivity to things taking a long time to happen or covering little distance over time.
In context
this is doing extremely slow maneuver because of the weight of the vessel
More examples
- Traffic slows as it approaches the construction zone.
- Go slow on the icy steps.
- The kitchen clock is five minutes slow.
Forms
slow · slower · slowest · slows · slowed · slowing
slowly adverb — At a low speed or rate.
slowness noun — The quality of moving or happening slowly.
Similar words
- sluggish
- Suggests low energy or poor responsiveness, not just low speed.
- leisurely
- Suggests a relaxed, unhurried pace rather than an unwanted delay.