eat slowly
/iːt ˈsloʊli/phrase★Beginner
informal
to consume food at a relaxed pace, taking smaller bites and chewing thoroughly
She reminded her child to eat slowly to avoid choking.
She told her child to take smaller bites and chew carefully.
Eating slowly helps you savor the flavors of your meal.
Taking time to eat allows you to enjoy the taste of your food.
💡
This phrase is often used to promote mindful eating and better digestion.
Collocations
eat slowly and chewto take smaller bites and chew thoroughlyeat slowly to digestto consume food at a pace that aids digestion
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
chew your foodphrase
to thoroughly masticate food before swallowing
savor your mealphrase
to enjoy the taste and experience of eating
💡Pro Tip
Mindful Eating
Eating slowly can help you feel full faster and improve digestion.
⚡Gold Rule
Healthy Eating
Eating slowly is often recommended for better digestion and weight management.
📖Word Origin
Combination of the verb 'eat' and the adverb 'slowly', both from Old English origins.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in health and wellness contexts to encourage better eating habits.
Word Breakdown
eat
to consume food
rootslowly
at a leisurely pace
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