adj
Meaning 1
Emerging or unfolding slowly or gradually.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: slow-burning
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
slow-burn
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adj
Meaning 2
Emerging or unfolding slowly or gradually.
Developing slowly over the course of the story.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, slang
Topics: fiction, lifestyle, literature, media, publishing
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Synonyms: slow-burning
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
Alternative form of slow burn.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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verb
Meaning 4
To emerge or unfold slowly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, rare
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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