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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