Main Entry:

¹slow

Pronunciation:

\ˈslō\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English slāw; akin to Old High German slēo dull

Date:

before 12th century

1 a: mentally dull : stupid <a slow student> b: naturally inert or sluggish2 a: lacking in readiness, promptness, or willingness b: not hasty or precipitate <was slow to anger>3 a: moving, flowing, or proceeding without speed or at less than usual speed <traffic was slow> b: exhibiting or marked by low speed <he moved with slow deliberation> c: not acute <a slow disease> d: low, gentle <slow fire>4: requiring a long time : gradual <a slow recovery>5: having qualities that hinder rapid progress or action <a slow track>6 a: registering behind or below what is correct <the clock is slow> b: less than the time indicated by another method of reckoning c: that is behind the time at a specified time or place7 a: lacking in life, animation, or gaiety : boring <the first chapter is a bit slow> b: marked by reduced activity <business was slow> <a slow news week>

— slow·ish \ˈslō-ish\ adjective

— slow·ness noun