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dilatory

adjective

/ˈdɪlətɔːri/

Meaning

Tending to cause delay; slow to act.

The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.

slow, delaying, sluggish, tardy

prompt, quick, immediate

dilatory tactics, dilatory behavior, dilatory response

Relating to visual art, especially involving drawing, design, or vivid description.

pleasant; giving satisfaction or pleasure

insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention

covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions

No longer in use or out of date.

Relating to or expressing sexual love.