Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

snail-paced

Adjective
/ˈsneɪl-peɪst/
Definition
Moving very slowly; taking a lot of time to complete an action or process.
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.
Meaning
Describes something that happens at a very slow speed, often frustratingly so.
Synonyms
  • Slow
  • Sluggish
  • Languid
  • Unhurried
  • Leisurely