a·da·gio /əˈdäjō,əˈdäjēō/ (adverb) 1. (especially as a direction) in slow tempo. (adjective) 1. performed in slow tempo. (noun) 1. a movement or composition marked to be played adagio. drag /draɡ/ (verb) 1. pull (someone or something) along forcefully or roughly. 2. (of time, events, or activities) pass slowly.