Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

slow-motion

noun

/sloʊ ˈmoʊʃən/

Definition

A filming technique that captures images at a higher frame rate than the standard playback speed, resulting in a playback that appears slower than the action actually occurred.

Examples

The sports highlight showed the player scoring the winning goal in slow-motion, which added to the drama of the moment.
In the movie, the explosion was captured in slow-motion, allowing the audience to see every detail of the scene.