SNAIL-PACED Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

snail-paced

adjective

ˈsnāl-ˈpāst

Definition of snail-paced

as in leisurely

moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed my snail-paced dial-up connection is essentially worthless for video downloads

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Recent Examples of snail-paced That mode feels snail-paced compared to today’s vortex of startling stimuli, where every career update, review, and beef related to an artist is converted into feed-flooding posts by influencer-blogs like Hyperpop Daily. — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 19 Jan. 2024

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But in order to make the most of the experiment, scientists ensured a second spacecraft would follow DART at a more leisurely pace.

— Meghan Bartels, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026
If a leisurely day by the pool is on the agenda, order chips and guac or sip a Valley Margarita from the comfort of your chaise lounge.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of leisurely

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On winding roads, its model-specific suspension tuning and focus on weight reduction translate into exceptional body control at speed without becoming brittle or overly rigid in slower, more technical sections.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
In particular, he was asked about Netflix’s slower growth (2% year-over-year growth in user engagement during the first half in 2026).

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

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