Slow-burn
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Slow-burn is a noun meaning (idiomatic) Emerging or unfolding slowly or gradually.
Meaning
(idiomatic) Emerging or unfolding slowly or gradually.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, rare) To emerge or unfold slowly.
Example Sentences
This restructuring is a slow-burn disaster for the funding of the Russian war machine.
When the Missouri-born 26-year-old released her debut album last September, it marked the beginning of a slow-burning second act in pop. [see title]
Word Forms
- slow-burns
- slow-burning
- slow-burned
Synonyms for slow-burn
Depending on context, synonyms include slow-burning.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include swift, quick, rapid, speedy.
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