Slowest

The superlative form of 'slow', indicating the least rapid pace or rate of movement, action, or development among a group or comparison. It signifies the lowest velocity, the longest duration, or the greatest sluggishness in a given context. Often implies a lack of speed, promptness, or efficiency. The 'slowest' can refer to physical objects, processes, animals, or even abstract concepts such as learning or recovery. The term is used for comparing the speeds of multiple entities or comparing against a known standard of velocity or activity. It is not used in situations of singular, absolute slowness, but rather comparative.

Slowest meaning with examples

• The turtle, known for its leisurely pace, was undeniably the slowest participant in the animal race, lagging far behind the hare and even the tortoise. Its steady, deliberate movements stood in stark contrast to the frantic energy of its competitors. The judges could only imagine the pain in its legs as they waited for the turtle to cross the finish line, far after the others.
• During rush hour, the traffic on the highway moved at its slowest pace. The endless stream of cars seemed to crawl, bringing frustration for all commuters involved. The snail-paced journey from home to the airport, which would have otherwise taken less than an hour, quickly became a two-hour slog as everyone wished for quicker passage through this standstill.
• Among the three students, Sarah had the slowest learning curve for mathematics, taking more time to grasp the concepts. Despite her efforts, each new concept left Sarah behind. She needed extra tutoring to catch up with her peers, as the new concept required patience, and repetitive practice to get the same level of understanding of her classmates.
• The old computer's processing speed was the slowest compared to the others. Opening applications, loading websites, and executing commands all took an excessively long time, and hindered productivity. Its age contributed to its decreased efficiency and made every task frustratingly long, particularly when it was updated with new software.
• After the surgery, the patient's recovery was the slowest of all those treated that week, but he knew that the time would be longer and the road back to health needed patience. Despite regular physiotherapy, progress was gradual. The doctors attributed the slow recovery to the patient's advanced age and the complexity of his surgery, with more attention needed.