Slow - translation, pronunciation and examples
slow
moving slowly
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general neutral adjective describing low speed or tempo
emphasizes gradual movement or progress; often used for vehicles, markets, plots
focuses on the pace or tempo of events or activity rather than literal speed
adverbial form of slow; describes how an action is performed
describes a relaxed, calm pace without rushing; often positive
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What's the difference between slow / slow-moving / slow-paced / slowly / unhurried / leisurely
general neutral adjective describing low speed or tempo
The car is slow on the highway.
Машина медленно едет по шоссе.
emphasizes gradual movement or progress; often used for vehicles, markets, plots
The slow-moving truck caused a long queue.
Медленно движущийся грузовик вызвал длинную очередь.
focuses on the pace or tempo of events or activity rather than literal speed
The novel is deliberately slow-paced to build atmosphere.
Роман имеет медленный темп, чтобы создать атмосферу.
She walked slowly through the park.
Она медленно шла через парк.
describes a relaxed, calm pace without rushing; often positive
He made an unhurried entrance to the room.
Он без спешки вошёл в комнату.
suggests a relaxed, pleasant, and unhurried pace; often positive
They enjoyed a leisurely breakfast on the terrace.
Они неспешно позавтракали на террасе.
implies lack of energy, slowness of response or productivity, often negative
After the long meeting, the team felt sluggish.
После длинного совещания команда чувствовала себя вялой.
describes a slow change or development over time rather than immediate slowness of motion
There has been a gradual improvement in test scores.
Произошло постепенное улучшение результатов тестов.
implies sluggishness because of tiredness, apathy, or illness rather than mere pace
He felt lethargic after the long flight.
Он чувствовал себя вялым после долгого перелёта.
informal; can mean annoyingly slow or small and cramped; chiefly informal/colloquial
The service was poky and inefficient.
Обслуживание было медлительным и неэффективным.
slow and laborious; often suggests boredom or lack of imagination (e.g., writing, walking)
The novel's plodding plot failed to hold my attention.
Тяжёлый сюжет романа не удержал моего внимания.
controlled, deliberate pace; emphasizes balance, restraint and careful timing
He gave a measured reply to the accusations.
Он дал взвешенный ответ на обвинения.
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How to pronounce slow and what this word means
slow translation: медленный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce slow
/ˈsləʊ/
slow translation
медленный
slow examples
He is slow to reply in the mornings.
slow transcription
/ˈsləʊ/, /ˈsloʊ/
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slow meaning: what does it mean?
moving slowly
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slow is pronounced as /ˈsləʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
slow definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He is slow to reply in the mornings. Translation: По утрам он медленный и долго отвечает на сообщения.
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