Slow Similes
9 classic and creative similes for Slow - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- Slow as a Windows update
- As slow as a snail’s funeral
- As slow as a worm with a hangover
- As slow as a turtle
- As slow as a tortoise
- As slow as a snail
- As slow as molasses
- As slow as a wet weekend
- Slow as molasses in January
Frequently asked
What does "as slow as" mean?
"As slow as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as slow as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of slowness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as slow as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 9 similes for Slow. Common ones include "As slow as a snail" and "As slow as a snail’s funeral". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "slow" simile in writing?
Use a "slow" simile when you want the reader to feel slowness rather than just register the adjective. They work especially well in description, character work, and dialogue, where one well-chosen comparison can do the work of a whole paragraph.