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slow definition and meaning

imp. of Slee, to slay. Slew.
superl. Moving a short space in a relatively long time; not swift; not quick in motion; not rapid; moderate; deliberate; as, a slow stream; a slow motion.
superl. Not happening in a short time; gradual; late.
superl. Not ready; not prompt or quick; dilatory; sluggish; as, slow of speech, and slow of tongue.
superl. Not hasty; not precipitate; acting with deliberation; tardy; inactive.
superl. Behind in time; indicating a time earlier than the true time; as, the clock or watch is slow.
superl. Not advancing or improving rapidly; as, the slow growth of arts and sciences.
superl. Heavy in wit; not alert, prompt, or spirited; wearisome; dull.
adv. Slowly.
v. t. To render slow; to slacken the speed of; to retard; to delay; as, to slow a steamer.
v. i. To go slower; -- often with up; as, the train slowed up before crossing the bridge.
n. A moth.

Crossword clues for slow

- Behind time
- Lacking speed
- Like a snail or sloth
- Moving at a low speed
- Not fast
- not significant
- Sluggish
- Sluggish, leisurely or wearisome in the beginning
- Tardy
- Unhurried


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