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What is the connotation of slow?
1a : mentally dull : stupid a slow student. b : naturally inert or sluggish. 2a : lacking in readiness, promptness, or willingness. b : not hasty or precipitate was slow to anger. 3a : moving, flowing, or proceeding without speed or at less than usual speed traffic was slow.
What’s a better word for slow?
What is another word for slow?
| unhurried | leisurely |
|---|---|
| laggard | plodding |
| ponderous | leaden |
| loitering | moderate |
| gentle | relaxed |
What can I say instead of very slow?
Larghissimo – very, very slow (19 BPM and under)
How do you say slow in a good way?
- lazily: avoiding hard work (often has a negative connnotation, but not always)
- sluggishly: slowly, with very little energy.
- unhurriedly: in a relaxed and calm way.
- gradually (used for something that happens in stages, over a period of time)
- at a leisurely pace: at a slow and relaxed speed.
What is the adjective of slow?
Usually slow is used as an adjective and slowly is used as an adverb, but slow can also be used as an adverb. When an adverb does not have the usual -ly ending it is called a flat adverb or plain adverb and it looks the same as its adjective form. (Note: Slowly is never used as an adjective.)
What type of verb is slow?
(transitive) To make (something) run, move, etc. less quickly; to reduce the speed of. (transitive) To keep from going quickly; to hinder the progress of.
How do you describe a slow person?
leisurely. adjective. used about someone or something that is too slow.
What is a metaphor for slow?
Some of my favorite metaphors for slowness are: He’s a snail. He’s a turtle. He’s a sloth.
What is a slow person called?
There is a word that can be used to describe such a person: slowpoke. [Merriam-Webster] : a very slow person.
What is the superlative of slow?
Slower Slowest
Faster is a comparative adjective—it, well, compares two nouns….Degrees of Comparison.
| Positive Degree | Comparative Degree | Superlative Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Slow | Slower | Slowest |
| Happy | Happier | Happiest |
What is the adverb of slow?
Slowly is the usual adverb from the adjective slow. Slow is sometimes used as an adverb in informal language, on road signs, etc. It can also be used to form compounds: Slow. Major road ahead.
What are adjectives for slow?
Synonyms
- slow. adjective. a slow movement or action does not happen fast.
- unhurried. adjective. slow, without any worry about taking a long time.
- measured. adjective. slow, careful, and deliberate.
- stately. adjective. stately movement is slow and steady.
- leisurely. adjective.
- sedate. adjective.
- steady. adjective.
- deliberate. adjective.
When does a word have a positive connotation?
Connotation signifies another idea or meaning of a word depending on its usage. The positive connotation is when the meaning of a word being used has another meaning. The meaning of words that use positive connotation is something that is positive or formal. What is the Difference Between Positive and Negative Connotations?
Is the word’eloquent’a positive or negative connotation?
A word like “eloquent” has a clear denotation — a person who is capable of clear expression — but it can also have a positive connotation as well, that of someone whose speech indicates intelligence. A connotation of any kind, either a positive or negative connotation, typically stems from how a word is used in a particular society.
Which is the best synonym for the word slow?
slow. See definition of slow on Dictionary.com. adj. unhurried, lazy. adj. behind, late. adj. unintelligent. verb delay, restrict.
Can you write a comedy with a positive connotation?
You should write a comedy instead if that’s the case. However, if you are indeed writing a script for a comedy, it is best if you take advantage of words that have positive connotations because it lightens the mood of your script and story line. What is a Positive Connotation?