ADAGIO Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word adagio. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| dawdling | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working | ||||||
| deliberate | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • carefully thought out in advance • unhurried and with care and dignity • characterized by conscious design or purpose verb • think about carefully; weigh • discuss the pros and cons of an issue | ||||||
| easy | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective • posing no difficulty; requiring little effort • free from worry or anxiety adverb • with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily') • without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly') • in a relaxed manner; or without hardship adjective satellite • not hurried or forced • affording pleasure • having little impact • readily exploited or tricked • in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich • marked by moderate steepness • affording comfort • casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior • less in demand and therefore readily obtainable • obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally • not strict | ||||||
| gentle | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe • having or showing a kindly or tender nature • quiet and soothing • belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy • easily handled or managed • having little impact • marked by moderate steepness verb • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of • give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility • stroke soothingly | ||||||
| labored | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • lacking natural ease • requiring or showing effort | ||||||
| languid | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • lacking spirit or liveliness | ||||||
| leisurely | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adverb • in an unhurried way or at one's convenience adjective satellite • not hurried or forced | ||||||
| measured | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • having notes of fixed rhythmic value adjective satellite • the rhythmic arrangement of syllables • carefully thought out in advance • unhurried and with care and dignity | ||||||
| plodding | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • hard monotonous routine work • the act of walking with a slow heavy gait adjective satellite • (of movement) slow and laborious | ||||||
| relaxed | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • without strain or anxiety | ||||||
| sedate | verbv | |||||
adjective satellite • characterized by dignity and propriety • dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises verb • cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to | ||||||
| slow | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective • not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time • at a slow tempo • (used of timepieces) indicating a time earlier than the correct time adverb • without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly') • showing a time that is earlier than the actual time adjective satellite • slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity • so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness • (of business) not active or brisk verb • lose velocity; move more slowly • become slow or slower • cause to proceed more slowly | ||||||
| slowly | adverbadv | |||||
adverb • without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly') • in music | ||||||
| sluggish | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • slow or slothful • (of business) not active or brisk • slow and apathetic | ||||||
| stately | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • impressive in size, manner, or appearance • of size and dignity suggestive of a statue • refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court | ||||||
| steady | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • not subject to change or variation especially in behavior noun • a person loved by another person adverb • in a steady manner adjective satellite • not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall • securely in position; not shaky • marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable • relating to a person who does something regularly • not easily excited or upset verb • make steady • support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace | ||||||
| tardy | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • after the expected or usual time; delayed | ||||||
| unhurried | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • relaxed and leisurely; without hurry or haste adjective satellite • capable of accepting delay with equanimity | ||||||
