► slow not moving quickly or not doing something quickly: · I was always one of the slowest runners in my class.· My computer’s really slow compared to the ones at school.
► gradual happening, developing, or changing slowly over a long period of time: · a gradual rise in the Earth’s temperature· I’ve noticed a gradual improvement in his work.
► leisurely especially written moving or doing something slowly, especially because you are enjoying what you are doing and do not have to hurry: · a leisurely breakfast· They walked at a leisurely pace.
► unhurried especially written moving or doing something in a slow and calm way, without rushing at all: · She continued to listen, seeming relaxed and unhurried.· the doctor’s calm unhurried manner
► sluggish moving or reacting more slowly than usual, especially because of a loss of power or energy. Also used when business, sales, or the economy seem very slow: · The car seems rather sluggish going uphill.· The drink was making her sluggish.· the company’s sluggish performance this year· Sales have been sluggish.
► lethargic moving slowly, because you feel as if you have no energy and no interest in doing anything: · She woke up feeling heavy and lethargic.· His son seemed depressed and lethargic.
► languid literary slow and with very little energy or activity – used about people, actions, or periods of time: · She lifted her hand in a languid wave.· a long languid afternoon in the middle of summer· He was pale and had rather a languid air about him.
► glacial literary extremely slow – used especially about the speed at which something happens: · Things are changing, but at a glacial pace.