slow motion
1 Americannoun
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the process or technique of filming or taping a motion-picture or television sequence at an accelerated rate of speed and then projecting or replaying it at normal speed so that the action appears to be slowed down.
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the effect thus created.
adjective
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of, pertaining to or made in slow motion.
a slow-motion replay.
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moving or proceeding at a strikingly slow rate.
slow-motion progress toward a settlement.
noun
adjective
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films television of or relating to such action
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moving or functioning at less than usual speed
Etymology
Origin of slow motion1
First recorded in 1920–25
Origin of slow-motion2
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Duane twisted his neck around, following Magic’s sudden departure, watching the whole unexpected episode unravel before his eyes in slow motion.
From Literature
In ghostly slow motion, I could see her running with mane and tail blowing in the breeze.
From Literature
Bits of his past appeared in slow motion, the way television sports replays are sometimes shown.
From Literature
He turns, glancing briefly at us, and it feels as if the scene drops into slow motion.
From Literature
It believes that too much stock has been placed on the slow motion replay.
From BBC
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