Words For Slow Movement

verb to walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace

• The elderly couple was ambling along the path in the park.
• We spent the afternoon just ambling around town, not really going anywhere in particular.
• Let's go ambling through the woods and see what we can find.
• His thoughts were ambling aimlessly, unable to focus on one particular idea.

verb to waste time or move slowly

• Please do not dawdle on your way to the meeting, we need to start promptly.
• Stop dawdling and hurry up, we're going to be late!
• Quit dawdling around and get your act together.
• Time waits for no one, so don't dawdle in making important decisions.

adjective having a slow, lazy, or lacking energy quality

• The economy showed signs of being sluggish due to low consumer spending.
• I feel sluggish after eating a big meal.
• I can't keep up with my friends when I'm feeling sluggish.
• His mind felt sluggish after a long day of work.