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View synonyms for slow-footed

slow-footed

[ sloh-foot-id ]

adjective

  1. proceeding at a slow pace.


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Other Words From

  • slow-footed·ly adverb
  • slow-footed·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of slow-footed1

First recorded in 1635–45
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Example Sentences

Daun turned round from Reichenbach, accordingly; and, at his slow-footed pace, addressed himself to that new errand.

I could beat that slow-footed camel in a straightaway without half trying!

But when it is a slow-footed animal, like cattle, the leopard uses another method—at least on some occasions.

There was a great fall of snow, multiplying the cold morning light, startling the slow-footed twilight.

Equally idle to attempt flight on their slow-footed animals, pursued by over two score of cavalry horses.

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