Definition of creeping
- a period of creeping inflation
at this creeping pace of progress we'll never have the float ready for the parade
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'creeping.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
14th century
crawling, dallying, dawdling, dilatory, dillydallying, dragging, laggard, lagging, languid, leisurely, poking, poky (or pokey), slow, sluggish, tardy, unhurried;
barreling, bolting, breakneck, breathless, brisk, careering, dizzy, fast, fleet, flying, hasty, hurrying, lightning, meteoric, quick, racing, rapid, rocketing, running, rushing, speeding, speedy, swift, warp-speed, whirling, whirlwind, whisking, zipping;
lingering, loitering, tarrying;
ambling, heavy-footed, inching, plodding, shuffling, slow-footed;
See words that rhyme with creeping Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for creeping Nglish: Translation of creeping for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of creeping for Arabic speakers
What made you want to look up creeping? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Odd Habits and Quirks Quiz
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZTest Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ