Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snails-pace
noun
/ˈsneɪlz peɪs/
Definition
A very slow speed or pace.
Examples
- The project is progressing at a snails-pace, making it difficult to meet the deadline.
- They walked at a snails-pace, taking their time to enjoy the scenery.
Meaning
When someone or something is moving at a snails-pace, it means they are moving extremely slowly, often frustratingly so.
Synonyms
- sluggishness
- lethargy
- crawl
- turtle’s pace
- slow-motion
