slow; sluggish; relaxed
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesadjective
to ease; to become relaxed; to abate
formalDescribes a tense situation, atmosphere, or mood gradually becoming calmer or less severe.
After negotiations, the tense situation between the two countries has eased somewhat.
After taking the medicine, his intense pain began to abate.
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As the music began, the solemn atmosphere in the venue gradually relaxed.
adjective
lax; slack; relaxed (of discipline, effort)
formalDescribes rules, discipline, or one's vigilance/effort becoming not strict or tight enough.
Recently, the company's management has become lax, leading to a drop in efficiency.
In the latter half of the match, the players' defense began to slack off.
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We cannot let our guard down because of temporary peace.
adjective
slow; sluggish; delayed
neutralDescribes an action, process, or movement that is not fast or is behind schedule. This is a common extended meaning.
Due to traffic congestion, the vehicles are moving very slowly.
This old computer runs programs very sluggishly.
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His reaction to the market was somewhat slow, causing him to miss the best opportunity.