Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

slow-witted

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.86 in modern English

Syllables
slow-wit-ted
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Lacking a keen or swift intellect, not too bright or not too swift.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

more slow-witted (comparative) most slow-witted (superlative)

Phrases

slow-wittedly slow-wittedness

Synonyms

slow on the uptake dull-witted addlebrained addlepated airheaded bee-brained beef-witted soft beefheaded beetle-headed birdbrained blockheaded

Antonyms

quick-witted sharp-witted astute brainy bright brilliant clever educated genius gifted hivey ingenious

Questions

What does slow-witted mean?
Lacking a keen or swift intellect, not too bright or not too swift.

How to pronounce slow-witted

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