slow-burning
slow-burning · more slow-burning · most slow-burning
Which burns more slowly than comparable objectsWhich burns more slowly than comparable objects.
Meaning
4 sensesWhich burns more slowly than comparable objects.
Made of material designed to resist fire.
(idiomatic)Emerging or unfolding slowly or gradually.
Emerging or unfolding slowly or gradually.
(broadly, idiomatic)Of a song; that relies on anticipation and steady momentum; characteristically may be sparse or atmospheric.
"Neon Gravestones" is a forlorn, slow-burning hip hop piano ballad.
Origin
From slow + burning.From slow + burning.
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Forms
more slow-burning, most slow-burning| Comparative | more slow-burning Lesson |
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| Superlative | most slow-burning Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form