Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snail-paced
Adjective
/ˈsneɪl-peɪst/
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Definition
Moving very slowly; taking a lot of time to complete an action or process.
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Examples
- The traffic was snail-paced during rush hour, making it difficult to arrive on time.
- Her snail-paced progress on the project caused concern among her teammates.
- The meeting felt snail-paced as it dragged on with no clear agenda.
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Meaning
Describes something that happens at a very slow speed, often frustratingly so.
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Synonyms
- Slow
- Sluggish
- Languid
- Unhurried
- Leisurely