fast paced

6 antonyms for fast paced — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adjective — Moving or happening quickly, with events following one another in rapid succession.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adjective

Moving or happening quickly, with events following one another in rapid succession.

“It's a fast-paced thriller you'll finish in a weekend.”

rapid brisk quick-moving breakneck hectic

Opposites

slow-paced leisurely sedate plodding

2. adjective

Of a workplace or industry: demanding, high-pressure and constantly busy.

“We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment.”

high-pressure demanding busy dynamic

Opposites

relaxed steady

Antonyms

slow-paced leisurely sedate plodding relaxed steady

How to use fast paced

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

fast-paced environment fast-paced thriller fast-paced world fast-paced industry

Neutral; near-obligatory in job adverts and book and film reviews, to the point of cliché.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'fast-paced environment' mean in a job advert?

Literally, that priorities shift often and work arrives quickly. In practice it is frequently code for heavy workloads, short deadlines and understaffing, so it is worth asking at interview what a typical week actually looks like.

Is it fast-paced or fast paced?

Hyphenate it before a noun — a fast-paced novel. Most style guides keep the hyphen after the verb too, since 'fast' modifies 'paced' rather than the noun.

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