English Dictionary

Definition of “slow-burning”

slow-burning (ˈsləʊˌbɜːnɪŋ)

(of combustible material) burning relatively slowly ⇒ Ash is a slow-burning wood.
(of emotion) slow to be roused ⇒ slow-burning panic
slow-paced but compelling ⇒ a slow-burning comedy

) They took to each other gradually, so said Nicola -- indeed everything in their history was gradual, slow-burning , long-lasting.

Conybeare, Stephanie A Death in the Family

Burns has a slow-burning charm which means he is able to talk his way into anything.

Misc (1999)

But don't be lulled into thinking otherwise by Aha Shake Heartbreak's slow-burning first listen.

Megastar (2004)

From where Martin sits, all of this has the smell of a slow-burning fuse.

Ottawa Sun (2003)

The jokes aside, you get a slow-burning smile or, more likely, The Face again.

Hilton, Christopher Ayrton Senna - the hard edge of genius

There is slow-burning rage behind this alarming analysis of Israeli conduct in Palestine.

Times, Sunday Times (2002)

This show was commissioned by the Errigal Arts Festival in 1998 and has been a slow-burning success in Ireland and the US.

Times, Sunday Times (2002)

Working on that house of James's, it was an accident waiting to happen, a bomb on a slow-burning fuse.

Vanessa Jones THE KINDEST USE A KNIFE (2002)

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