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slowness

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/vɐˈɡaɾ/va·gar

Definitions

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1

The quality of being slow, deliberate, or unhurried.

Usage examples

He moved with a contemplative slowness through the museum.
The slowness of the bureaucratic process was frustrating.

Common combinations

with slownesspainful slowness
2

Free time, time available for ease and relaxation.

Usage examples

In his leisure, he enjoyed painting.
I have no leisure for such trivial matters.

Common combinations

hours of leisuremoments of leisure