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slow; sluggish

Adjective

  1. 1

    slow; sluggish

    Taking a long time to do something.

    Korean definition: 어떤 행동을 하는 데 걸리는 시간이 길다.

    • My younger sibling didn't want to run the errand, so he moved sluggishly.

    • The child walked slowly, so the mother walked slowly too.

  2. 2

    slow

    Taking a long time for something to happen.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일이 이루어지는 데 걸리는 시간이 길다.

    • Because the class progressed slowly, the students were very bored.

    • My mother recovered slowly after surgery and stayed in the hospital for two months.

  3. 3

    gentle

    Being in a mild situation or condition.

    Korean definition: 형세나 기세가 약하다.

    • Considering it was Jisu's first time hiking, we took a path with a gentle slope.

    • The hill to school is wide with a gentle slope, so you can climb it without much effort.

  4. 4

    slow

    Not quick-tempered.

    Korean definition: 성질이 급하지 아니하다.

    • My older brother is slow by nature and never hurries with anything.

    • Assistant Manager Kim is slow by temperament, but handles work meticulously.