Phrase guide

low and slow

adj · adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Adapted to be palatable to an ordinary person; relaxed and undemanding.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory, not-comparable

Topics: Christianity

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adv

Meaning 2

At a low temperature for a relatively long period of time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle

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