to be slow to act/decide行动(動)/决(決)定迟(遲)了 (xíngdòng/juédìng chí le)
to be slow[watch]慢了 (màn le)
my watch is 20 minutes slow我的表(錶)慢了20分钟(鐘) (wǒ de biǎo mànle èrshí fēnzhōng)
business is slow生意清淡 (shēngyi qīngdàn)
I began to walk slower and slower我开(開)始越走越慢 (wǒ kāishǐ yuè zǒu yuè màn)
"slow" (road sign) "缓(緩)行" ("huǎnxíng")
"slow"
(road sign) "缓(緩)行" ("huǎnxíng")
See slow
slow
(sloʊ)
Word forms: comparative slower, superlative slowest, 3rd person singular presenttense slows, present participle slowing, past tense, past participle slowed
1. adjective
Something that is slow moves, happens, or is done without much speed.
The traffic is heavy and slow.
Electric whisks should be used on a slow speed.
...slow, regular breathing.
slowlyadverb [ADVERB with verb]
He spoke slowly and deliberately.
Christian backed slowly away.
slownessuncountable noun
She lowered the glass with calculated slowness.
2. adverb [ADVERB after verb]
In informal English, slower is used to mean 'at a slower speed' and slowest is used to mean 'at the slowest speed'. In non-standard English, slow is used to mean 'with little speed'.
I began to walk slower and slower.
We got there by driving slow all the way.
3. adjective
Something that is slow takes a long time.
The distribution of passports has been a slow process.
Synonyms: prolonged, time-consuming, protracted, long-drawn-out More Synonyms of slow
slowlyadverb [ADVERB with verb]
My resentment of her slowly began to fade.
Synonyms: gradually, steadily, by degrees, unhurriedly More Synonyms of slow
slownessuncountable noun
...the slowness of political and economic progress. [+ of]
4. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE, usually ADJECTIVE to-infinitive]
If someone is slow to do something, they do it after a delay.
The world community has been slow to respond to the crisis.
I've been a bit slow in making up my mind.
[Also + in]
5. verb
If something slows or if you slow it, it starts to move or happen more slowly.
The rate of bombing has slowed considerably. [VERB]
She slowed the car and began driving up a narrow road. [VERB noun]
Reactions were slowed by fatigue. [VERB noun]
6. adjective
Someone who is slow is not very clever and takes a long time to understand things.
Sorry, I can be a bit slow at times.
7. adjective
If you describe a situation, place, or activity as slow, you mean that it is not very exciting.
Don't be faint-hearted when things seem a bit slow or boring.
The island is too slow for her liking.
Synonyms: dull, quiet, boring, dead More Synonyms of slow
8. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If a clock or watch is slow, it shows a time that is earlier than the correct time.
9. See also slow-
10. slow off the mark
11. slowly but surely
12. slow on the uptake
Phrasal verbs:
See slow down
See slow up
More Synonyms of slow
slow-
(sloʊ-)
combining form
slow- is used to form words which describe something that happens slowly.
He was stuck in a line of slow-moving traffic.
...a slow-burning fuse.
slow in British English
(sləʊ)
adjective
1.
performed or occurring during a comparatively long interval of time
2.
lasting a comparatively long time
a slow journey
3.
characterized by lack of speed
a slow walker
4. (prenominal)
adapted to or productive of slow movement
the slow lane of a motorway
5.
(of a clock, etc) indicating a time earlier than the correct time
6.
given to or characterized by a leisurely or lazy existence
a slow town
7.
not readily responsive to stimulation; intellectually unreceptive
a slow mind
8.
dull or uninteresting
the play was very slow
9.
not easily aroused
a slow temperament
10.
lacking promptness or immediacy
a slow answer
11.
unwilling to perform an action or enter into a state
slow to anger
12.
behind the times
13.
(of trade, etc) unproductive; slack
14.
(of a fire) burning weakly
15.
(of an oven) cool
16. photography
requiring a relatively long time of exposure to produce a given density
a slow lens
17. sport
(of a track, etc) tending to reduce the speed of the ball or the competitors
18. cricket
(of a bowler) delivering the ball slowly, usually with spin
adverb
19.
in a manner characterized by lack of speed; slowly
verb
20. (often foll byup or down)
to decrease or cause to decrease in speed, efficiency, etc
Derived forms
slowly (ˈslowly)
adverb
slowness (ˈslowness)
noun
Word origin
Old English slāw sluggish; related to Old High German slēo dull, Old Norse slǣr, Dutch sleeuw slow
slow in American English
(sloʊ)
adjective
1.
not quick or clever in understanding; dull; obtuse
2.
a.
taking a longer time than is expected or usual to act, move, go, happen, etc.
b.
not hasty, quick, ready, or prompt
a slow retort, slow to anger
3.
making relatively little progress for the time spent; marked by low speed, rate of rhythm, etc.; not fast or rapid
4.
holding back fast progress, development, etc.; making speed or progress difficult
a slow growing season, a slow track
5.
showing a time that is behind the correct time
said of a timepiece
6.
a.
passing slowly or tediously
a slow afternoon
b.
not lively or interesting; dull or boring
a slow town
7.
characterized by little activity; slack
slow trading
8.
lacking in energy; sluggish
9.
behind the times; out of fashion
10.
burning so as to give off a low or moderate heat
a slow fire
11.
gradual, as growth
12. Photography
a.
having less sensitivity to light than other film, etc.: such film may require a longer exposure period
b.
allowing less light to enter than other lenses
verb transitive
13.
to make slow or slower
14.
to retard; delay
verb intransitive
15.
to go or become slow or slower
often with up or down
adverb
16.
in a slow manner or at a slow speed; slowly
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈstupid
Derived forms
slowly (ˈslowly)
adverb
slowness (ˈslowness)
noun
Word origin
ME slowe < OE slaw, akin to Du sleeuw, ON slær, dull < ?
More idioms containing
slow
slow off the mark
Examples of 'slow' in a sentence
slow
You need to perform each move in a slow and controlled manner.
The Sun (2009)
Then finish the walk at a slower pace.
Pantano, James A. (MD) Living with Angina (1991)
Then slow your breathing and stay in position.
Hambly, Dr Kenneth Banish Anxiety - how to stop worrying and take charge of your life (1991)
Winning freedom can be a long slow process.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The captain emphasised that a slow pitch made batting awkward for all those new to the crease.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Herefordshire had the slowest advertised download speeds.
The Sun (2013)
Some days the drilling slowed to as little as eight feet a day.
Aidan Hartley THE ZANZIBAR CHEST: A Memoir of Love and War (2003)
We have been witnessing the slow death of a people.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This could be an issue of fast thinking versus slow thinking.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Without these controversies progress would have been much slower.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The good news is that there is slow progress.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
And a slow movement that seemed composed of one long line of breath.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The ground is soft and the lawn growth is slowing considerably.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Penalties for slow play will be doubled.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They warn that the new speed restrictions will slow journey times and worsen congestion.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The driver has been hailed a hero for his efforts to slow the train.
The Sun (2007)
You learn to go a bit quicker here and a bit slower there.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Perhaps we are better off in the slow lane.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It was like watching a car crash in slow motion and not saying anything.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
When it happened it was slow motion.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Hague brought to his job the understanding that diplomacy is slow and often boring but absolutely necessary.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Organisers hope the move will slow down the field as it charges to the first fence.
The Sun (2012)
England can expect to be up against at least four slow bowlers at some point in the series.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
That means fewer and tougher loans, which will in turn slow down economic activity.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In other languages
slow
British English: slow /sləʊ/ ADJECTIVE
Something that is slow moves, happens, or is done without much speed.
The traffic is heavy and slow.
American English: slow
Arabic: بَطِيء
Brazilian Portuguese: devagar
Chinese: 缓慢的
Croatian: spor
Czech: pomalý
Danish: langsom
Dutch: langzaam
European Spanish: lento
Finnish: hidas
French: lent
German: langsam
Greek: αργός
Italian: lento
Japanese: 遅い
Korean: 느린
Norwegian: langsom
Polish: powolny
European Portuguese: devagar
Romanian: lent
Russian: медленный
Latin American Spanish: lento
Swedish: långsam
Thai: ช้า
Turkish: yavaş
Ukrainian: повільний
Vietnamese: chậm chạp
British English: slow VERB
If something slows or if you slow it, it starts to move or happen more slowly.
The progress has slowed considerably.
American English: slow
Brazilian Portuguese: diminuir a velocidade
Chinese: 慢下来
European Spanish: ralentizar
French: ralentir
German: sich verlangsamen
Italian: rallentare
Japanese: 速度を落とさせる/速度を落とす
Korean: 속도가 줄어들다
European Portuguese: diminuir a velocidade
Latin American Spanish: ralentizar
All related terms of 'slow'
"slow"
( road sign ) "缓(緩)行" "huǎnxíng"
slow down
( become less active : person ) 放松(鬆) fàngsōng
slow motion
▶ in slow motion 以慢动(動)作 yǐ màndòngzuò
to be slow
( watch ) 慢了 màn le
in slow motion
以慢动(動)作 yǐ màndòngzuò
business is slow
生意清淡 shēngyi qīngdàn
to slow to a walk
放慢速度改为(為)步行 fàngmàn sùdù gǎiwéi bùxíng
miles better/too slow
( inf ) 好得多/过(過)分慢 hǎo de duō/guòfèn màn
to be slow to act/decide
行动(動)/决(決)定迟(遲)了 xíngdòng/juédìng chí le
my watch is 20 minutes slow
我的表(錶)慢了20分钟(鐘) wǒ de biǎo mànle èrshí fēnzhōng
to be quick/slow off the mark (in doing sth)
不失时(時)机(機)地/慢吞吞地开(開)始(做某事) bù shī shíjī de/màn tūntūn de kāishǐ (zuò mǒushì)
1 (adjective)
Definition
lacking speed
He moved in a slow, unhurried way.
Synonyms
unhurried
The islands are peaceful, with an unhurried pace of life.
sluggish
leisurely
Lunch was a leisurely affair.
easy
measured
creeping
deliberate
His movements were gentle and deliberate.
lagging
lazy
We would have a lazy lunch and then lie on the beach in the sun.
plodding
slow-moving
loitering
ponderous
leaden
dawdling
laggard
lackadaisical
tortoise-like
sluggardly
Opposites
fast
,
quick
,
hurried
,
sharp
,
prompt
,
eager
,
swift
,
hectic
,
speedy
,
brisk
, precipitate,
quickie (informal)
,
quick-moving
2 (adjective)
Definition
taking a longer time than is usual or expected
The distribution of passports has been a slow process.
Synonyms
prolonged
time-consuming
protracted
The struggle was bitter and protracted.
long-drawn-out
a long-drawn-out election campaign
lingering
He died a lingering death in hospital.
gradual
Losing weight is a gradual process.
3 (adjective)
Definition
not easily aroused
He was not slow to take up the offer.
Synonyms
unwilling
Initially the government was unwilling to accept the defeat.
reluctant
He was reluctant to ask for help.
loath
She is loath to give up her hard-earned liberty.
averse
He's not averse to publicity.
hesitant
I was hesitant about accepting the invitation.
disinclined
He was disinclined to talk about himself.
indisposed
He seemed indisposed to chat.
4 (adjective)
My watch is slow.
Synonyms
late
A few late arrivals were still straggling in.
unpunctual
behindhand
He got terribly behindhand with his appointments.
behind
tardy
He was as tardy as ever for our appointment.
5 (adjective)
They have been slow in responding.
Synonyms
tardy
the agency's tardy response to the hurricane
dilatory
They performed their work in a dilatory fashion.
late
behindhand
6 (adjective)
Definition
(of business) not busy
Island life is too slow for her liking.
Synonyms
dull
They can both be rather dull.
quiet
I just want a quiet life.
boring
boring television programmes
dead
It was a horrible, dead little town.
tame
The report was pretty tame stuff.
slack
busy times and slack periods
sleepy
I was beginning to feel amazingly sleepy.
sluggish
feeling sluggish and lethargic after a big meal
tedious
the tedious business of line-by-line programming
stagnant
Mass movements are often a factor in the awakening of stagnant societies.
unproductive
inactive
They certainly were not politically inactive.
one-horse (informal)
I don't want to live in a small, one-horse town all my life.
uneventful
The return journey was uneventful, the car running perfectly.
uninteresting
Why did he choose these pale, nerveless, uninteresting people?
wearisome
a long and wearisome task
dead-and-alive (British)
unprogressive
Opposites
interesting
,
exciting
,
stimulating
,
lively
,
animated
,
action-packed
1 (verb)
Definition
to decrease or cause to decrease in speed or activity
The car slowed down as they passed customs.
Synonyms
decelerate
The driver kept accelerating and decelerating.
brake
She braked to a halt and switched off.
lag
2 (verb)
Definition
to decrease or cause to decrease in speed or activity
Damage to the turbine slowed the work down.
Synonyms
delay
The passengers were delayed by bad weather.
hold up
hinder
Landslides are continuing to hinder the arrival of relief supplies.
check
Today's meeting must focus on checking the spread of violence.
restrict
handicap
Greater levels of stress may seriously handicap some students.
detain
We won't detain you any further.
curb
He must learn to curb that temper of his.
retard
Continuing violence will retard negotiations.
rein in
Opposites
accelerate
,
speed up
,
quicken
,
help
,
aid
,
advance
,
boost
,
pick up speed
phrasal verb
See slow down
Additional synonyms
in the sense of averse
Definition
opposed
He's not averse to publicity.
Synonyms
opposed,
reluctant,
hostile,
unwilling,
backward,
unfavourable,
loath,
disinclined,
inimical,
indisposed,
antipathetic,
ill-disposed
in the sense of behindhand
Definition
late
He got terribly behindhand with his appointments.
Synonyms
behind schedule,
late,
slow,
delayed,
running late,
tardy,
dilatory,
remiss (formal),
behind time
in the sense of boring
boring television programmes
Synonyms
uninteresting,
dull,
tedious,
dreary,
stale,
tiresome,
monotonous,
old,
dead,
flat,
dry,
routine,
uninspiring,
humdrum,
insipid,
mind-numbing,
unexciting,
ho-hum (informal),
repetitious,
wearisome,
unvaried,
yawnsome,
as dry as dust
Synonyms of 'slow'
slow
Explore 'slow' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of brake
Definition
to slow down or cause to slow down, by or as if by using a brake
She braked to a halt and switched off.
Synonyms
slow,
decelerate,
reduce speed
in the sense of check
Definition
to slow the growth or progress of
Today's meeting must focus on checking the spread of violence.
Synonyms
stop,
control,
limit,
arrest,
delay,
halt,
curb,
bar,
restrain,
inhibit,
rein,
thwart,
hinder,
repress,
obstruct,
retard,
impede,
bridle,
stem the flow of,
nip in the bud,
put a spoke in someone's wheel
in the sense of curb
Definition
to control or restrain
He must learn to curb that temper of his.
Synonyms
restrain,
control,
check,
contain,
restrict,
moderate,
suppress,
inhibit,
subdue,
hinder,
repress,
constrain,
retard,
impede,
muzzle,
bridle,
stem the flow of,
keep a tight rein on
in the sense of dead
It was a horrible, dead little town.
Synonyms
boring,
dull,
dreary,
flat,
plain,
stale,
lifeless,
tasteless,
humdrum,
uninteresting,
insipid,
ho-hum (informal),
vapid,
dead-and-alive
in the sense of deliberate
Definition
careful and unhurried
His movements were gentle and deliberate.
Synonyms
careful,
measured,
slow,
cautious,
wary,
thoughtful,
prudent,
circumspect,
methodical,
unhurried,
heedful
in the sense of detain
Definition
to delay (someone)
We won't detain you any further.
Synonyms
delay,
keep,
stop,
hold up,
hamper,
hinder,
retard,
impede,
keep back,
slow up or down
in the sense of dilatory
Definition
tending or intended to waste time
They performed their work in a dilatory fashion.
Synonyms
slow,
delaying,
lingering,
putting off,
slack,
backward,
sluggish,
dallying,
loitering,
time-wasting,
laggard,
tardy,
procrastinating,
tarrying,
snail-like,
behindhand
in the sense of disinclined
Definition
unwilling or reluctant
He was disinclined to talk about himself.
Synonyms
reluctant,
unwilling,
averse,
opposed,
resistant,
hesitant,
balking,
loath,
not in the mood,
indisposed,
antipathetic
in the sense of gradual
Definition
occurring, developing, or moving in small stages
Losing weight is a gradual process.
Synonyms
steady,
even,
slow,
regular,
gentle,
moderate,
progressive,
piecemeal,
unhurried,
continuous
in the sense of handicap
Definition
to make it difficult for (someone) to do something
Greater levels of stress may seriously handicap some students.
Synonyms
hinder,
limit,
restrict,
burden,
hamstring,
hamper,
hold back,
retard,
impede,
hobble,
encumber,
place at a disadvantage
All related terms of 'slow'
go-slow
A go-slow is a protest by workers in which they deliberately work slowly in order to cause problems for their employers .
slow-mo
action that is made to appear slower than normal by passing the film through the taking camera at a faster rate than normal or by replaying a recording more slowly
slow up
Slow up means the same as → slow down 1.
slow burn
a steadily penetrating show of anger or contempt
slow down
If something slows down or is if something slows it down , it starts to move or happen more slowly.
slow food
food that has been prepared with care , using high-quality local and seasonal ingredients
slow lane
On a motorway or freeway, the slow lane is the lane for vehicles which are moving more slowly than the other vehicles.
slow oven
an oven heated to a relatively low temperature , for slow , or gradual , cooking
slow spot
an area where only a relatively slow broadband internet connection service is available
slow time
a slow marching pace , usually 65 or 75 paces to the minute : used esp in funeral ceremonies
slow wave
Physiology See delta wave
slow-acting
working or acting slowly, not immediately
slow cooker
an electric cooking pot used to cook casseroles and soups slowly
slow death
Death is the permanent end of the life of a person or animal.
slow loris
loris (sense 2 )
slow march
a march in slow time
slow match
a match or fuse that burns slowly without flame , esp a wick impregnated with potassium nitrate
slow motion
When film or television pictures are shown in slow motion , they are shown much more slowly than normal.
slow-moving
moving without much speed ; moving very slowly
slow pitch
a variety of softball in which the ball is pitched with an underhand motion at moderate speed in an arc that rises at least six feet above the ground
slow speed
The speed of something is the rate at which it moves or travels .
slow-spoken
tending to speak slowly
slow virus
any of a class of virus-like disease-causing agents known as prions that are present in the body for a long time before becoming active or infectious and are very resistant to radiation and similar factors : believed to be the cause of BSE and scrapie
slow-witted
Someone who is slow-witted is slow to understand things.
a transition that fades out one scene and replaces it with another over a period of about three of four seconds
slow handclap
slow rhythmic clapping , esp used by an audience to indicate dissatisfaction or impatience
slow neutron
a neutron having a kinetic energy of less than 100 electronvolts
slow puncture
a small hole in a tyre , from which the air escapes very slowly, so that at first it is not obvious that there is any problem with the tyre
slow-release
A slow-release drug or preparation is released into the body slowly over an extended period of time.
slow-speaking
tending to speak slowly
slow traffic
Traffic refers to all the vehicles that are moving along the roads in a particular area.
go-slow strike
a deliberate slackening of the rate of production by organized labour as a tactic in industrial conflict
slow metabolizer
A slow metabolizer is someone whose body is slow to break down, absorb , or use a particular substance .
do a slow burn
If someone does a slow burn , their angry feelings grow slowly but steadily.
slow-motion replay
a showing again in slow motion of a sequence of action, esp of part of a sporting contest immediately after it happens
slow the recovery
When there is a recovery in a country's economy, it improves.
slowcoach
a person who moves, acts, or works slowly
slow off the mark
slow to act or to react to a situation or event
slow on the uptake
slow to understand or learn
quick (or slow) on the uptake
quick (or slow) to understand or comprehend
quick off the mark slow off the mark
If you are quick off the mark , you are quick to understand or respond to something. If you are slow off the mark , you are slow to understand or respond to something.
quick on the uptake
You say that someone is quick on the uptake when they understand things quickly. You say that someone is slow on the uptake when they have difficulty understanding simple or obvious things.
quick on the uptake/slow on the uptake
A person's uptake of something is the amount of it that they take in or absorb .
Additional synonyms
in the sense of hesitant
Definition
doubtful and unsure in speech or action
I was hesitant about accepting the invitation.
Synonyms
uncertain,
reluctant,
shy,
halting,
doubtful,
sceptical,
unsure,
hesitating,
wavering,
timid,
diffident,
lacking confidence,
vacillating,
hanging back,
irresolute,
half-arsed (British, slang),
half-assed (US, Canadian, slang),
half-hearted
in the sense of hinder
Definition
to get in the way of (someone or something)
Landslides are continuing to hinder the arrival of relief supplies.
Synonyms
obstruct,
stop,
check,
block,
prevent,
arrest,
delay,
oppose,
frustrate,
handicap,
interrupt,
slow down,
deter,
hamstring,
hamper,
thwart,
retard,
impede,
hobble,
stymie,
encumber,
throw a spanner in the works,
trammel,
hold up or back
in the sense of inactive
They certainly were not politically inactive.
Synonyms
lazy,
passive,
slow,
quiet,
dull,
low-key (informal),
sluggish,
lethargic,
sedentary,
indolent,
somnolent,
torpid,
slothful (formal)
in the sense of indisposed
Definition
unwilling
He seemed indisposed to chat.
Synonyms
unwilling,
reluctant,
loath,
disinclined,
averse
in the sense of lazy
Definition
moving in a sluggish manner
We would have a lazy lunch and then lie on the beach in the sun.
Synonyms
lethargic,
languorous,
slow-moving,
languid,
sleepy,
sluggish,
drowsy,
somnolent,
torpid
in the sense of leisurely
Definition
unhurried
Lunch was a leisurely affair.
Synonyms
unhurried,
relaxed,
slow,
easy,
comfortable,
gentle,
lazy,
laid-back (informal),
restful
in the sense of lingering
He died a lingering death in hospital.
Synonyms
slow,
prolonged,
protracted,
long-drawn-out,
remaining,
dragging,
persistent
in the sense of loath
Definition
reluctant or unwilling
She is loath to give up her hard-earned liberty.
Synonyms
unwilling,
against,
opposed,
counter,
resisting,
reluctant,
backward,
averse,
disinclined,
indisposed
in the sense of long-drawn-out
a long-drawn-out election campaign
Synonyms
prolonged,
marathon,
lengthy,
protracted,
interminable,
spun out,
dragged out,
overlong,
overextended
in the sense of one-horse
Definition
small or insignificant
I don't want to live in a small, one-horse town all my life.
Synonyms
small,
slow,
quiet,
minor,
obscure,
sleepy,
unimportant,
small-time (informal),
backwoods,
tinpot (British, informal)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of protracted
The struggle was bitter and protracted.
Synonyms
extended,
long,
prolonged,
lengthy,
time-consuming,
never-ending,
drawn-out,
interminable,
spun out,
dragged out,
long-drawn-out,
overlong
in the sense of quiet
Definition
free from anger, impatience, or other extreme emotion
I just want a quiet life.
Synonyms
calm,
peaceful,
tranquil,
contented,
gentle,
mild,
serene,
pacific,
placid,
restful,
untroubled,
chilled (informal)
in the sense of reluctant
Definition
unwilling or disinclined
He was reluctant to ask for help.
Synonyms
unwilling,
slow,
backward,
grudging,
hesitant,
averse,
recalcitrant,
loath,
disinclined,
unenthusiastic,
indisposed
in the sense of retard
Definition
to delay or slow down (the progress or development) of (something)
Continuing violence will retard negotiations.
Synonyms
slow down,
check,
arrest,
delay,
handicap,
stall,
brake,
detain,
defer,
clog,
hinder,
obstruct,
impede,
set back,
encumber,
decelerate,
hold back or up
in the sense of slack
Definition
(of trade) not busy
busy times and slack periods
Synonyms
slow,
quiet,
inactive,
dull,
sluggish,
slow-moving
in the sense of sleepy
Definition
tired and ready for sleep
I was beginning to feel amazingly sleepy.
Synonyms
drowsy,
sluggish,
lethargic,
heavy,
dull,
inactive,
somnolent,
torpid,
slumbersome
in the sense of sluggish
Definition
lacking energy
feeling sluggish and lethargic after a big meal
Synonyms
inactive,
slow,
lethargic,
listless,
heavy,
dull,
lifeless,
inert,
slow-moving,
unresponsive,
phlegmatic,
indolent,
torpid,
slothful (formal)
in the sense of stagnant
Definition
unsuccessful or dull from lack of change or development
Mass movements are often a factor in the awakening of stagnant societies.
Synonyms
inactive,
declining,
stagnating,
flat,
slow,
depressed,
sluggish,
slow-moving
in the sense of tame
Definition
mild and unexciting
The report was pretty tame stuff.
Synonyms
unexciting,
boring,
dull,
bland,
tedious,
flat,
tiresome,
lifeless,
prosaic,
uninspiring,
humdrum,
uninteresting,
insipid,
vapid,
wearisome
in the sense of tedious
Definition
boring and uninteresting
the tedious business of line-by-line programming
Synonyms
boring,
dull,
dreary,
monotonous,
tiring,
annoying,
fatiguing,
drab,
banal,
tiresome,
lifeless,
prosaic,
laborious,
humdrum,
uninteresting,
long-drawn-out,
mind-numbing,
irksome,
unexciting,
soporific,
ho-hum (informal),
vapid,
wearisome,
deadly dull,
prosy,
dreich (Scottish)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of uneventful
Definition
ordinary, routine, or quiet
The return journey was uneventful, the car running perfectly.
Synonyms
humdrum,
ordinary,
routine,
quiet,
boring,
dull,
commonplace,
tedious,
monotonous,
unremarkable,
uninteresting,
unexciting,
unexceptional,
ho-hum (informal),
unmemorable,
unvaried
in the sense of uninteresting
Definition
boring or dull
Why did he choose these pale, nerveless, uninteresting people?