What is another word for slowest?

Pronunciation: [slˈə͡ʊəst] (IPA)

When talking about the slowest of the slow, there are a few synonyms that come to mind. One could say "sluggish," as in a sluggish sloth. Or perhaps "lethargic," as in the lethargic pace of a snail. Another option is "plodding," like that of a plodding turtle. "Crawling" is another option, such as the crawling pace of a caterpillar. "Tardy" also works, conveying a sense of being late or delayed. Finally, "dawdling" can express a slower pace due to a lack of urgency or purpose. Whatever the word choice, the slowest of things can be described in a variety of ways.

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What are the opposite words for slowest?

The antonyms for the word "slowest" are numerous and show the various degrees of speed. Some of the common antonyms for "slowest" include "quickest," "fastest," "hastiest," "promptest," "speediest," "swiftest," and "most rapid." These words denote the opposite of slowest and are used to describe an increased pace. For instance, if someone says they are the slowest runner, the opposite statement says they are the fastest runner. In contrast, if a process or event takes the slowest time to complete, it can be said that it takes the quickest or fastest time to complete if it occurs in a shorter period.

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Usage examples for Slowest

Though the sea was calm and waveless, the wind was only sufficient to waft her along at the slowest rate; a twinkling flash of the sea at intervals showed, however, that her crew were rowing, and at length the measured beat of the oars could be distinctly heard.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Perhaps, after all, the only hint I need give you as to the way in which we handled it is this: that, the rate of progress of this International Socialism being necessarily that of the slowest-moving and most backward partner in the alliance-Russia-we have used that fact either as a drag on Syndicalism or as an apparent encouragement of it, as the needs of the moment dictated.
"The Debit Account"
Oliver Onions
He had a manner at once impressive and pleasing, a lucid order which kept the attention and intelligence of the slowest hearer, and attractions of a personal character always esteemed and beloved by students....
"The History of the Medical Department of Transylvania University"
Robert Peter

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