► slow taking a long time, or a longer time than usual: Getting a visa can be a slow process. The workers were so slow it took months to finish.
► gradual happening slowly over a long period of time: There has been a gradual improvement in the economic situation.
► leisurely done slowly because you are enjoying what you are doing: We had a leisurely lunch and then went for a walk.
► unhurried done slowly and calmly, without being rushed at all: We enjoyed the unhurried pace of the beach town.
► sluggish happening or doing something more slowly than normal: My computer has been sluggish since I installed the new program.