leadenly
- adverb
- /ˈlɛdənli/
:
pesadamente
- The old man climbed the stairs leadenly, each step seeming to take great effort.
Examples
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After hearing the disappointing news, she walked leadenly out of the office.
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He answered the question leadenly, his voice lacking any enthusiasm.
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She walked leadenly after the long meeting.
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He moved leadenly across the room.
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After hearing the disappointing news, she walked leadenly out of the office.
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The old man climbed the stairs leadenly, each step seeming to take great effort.
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He answered the question leadenly, his voice lacking any enthusiasm.
Synonyms
23
3.0
In a tired way that shows little energy
4
5.2
In a calm way that shows no strong feeling or interest
3
7.0
In a slow, relaxed way with little energy
3
4.4
In a boring way that shows little interest or energy
3
5.7
In a way that shows little energy or interest
2
7.8
To speak or move slowly and heavily in an awkward, boring way
1
5.4
In a way that shows no energy or interest
1
8.5
Move or act in a slow, relaxed way with little energy
1
5.4
In a boring, gloomy way that shows little energy
1
7.4
In a way that shows little interest
1
6.7
Slowly and without energy
In a slow, heavy way that shows little energy or interest
To move in a slow, heavy, and awkward way
In a clumsy or awkward way
In a heavy, slow way that shows great weight
In a slow, dull way because you feel sleepy, drunk, or shocked
Moving slowly and without much energy
In a dull, tired way that shows little energy
In a dull way without life or interest
In a dull way that shows no interest
In a dull, boring way with little interest
Antonyms
How Sluggish
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Leadenly comes from lead, the heavy metal, with the small parts -en and -ly. Since lead is very heavy, to do something leadenly is to move or speak as if you are 'weighed down' and slow.