adj
Meaning 1
Which burns more slowly than comparable objects.
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
slow-burning
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adj
Meaning 2
Made of material designed to resist fire.
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: long-burning
adj
Meaning 3
Emerging or unfolding slowly or gradually.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Synonyms: slow-burn
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Meaning 4
Emerging or unfolding slowly or gradually.
Of a song; that relies on anticipation and steady momentum; characteristically may be sparse or atmospheric.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, idiomatic
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
Examples
- "Neon Gravestones" is a forlorn, slow-burning hip hop piano ballad.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: slow-burn
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From slow + burning.