lethargically
- adverb
- /lɛˈθɑrdʒɪkli/
- He got his extension and has been playing lethargically out there.
Examples
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The Ferris wheel revolved lethargically.
Fiction book (1996) -
The windows were open; the ceiling fan revolved lethargically.
Fiction book (1997) -
Usually, the water passes by lethargically.
Fiction book (1995) -
Rather, it is suggested as a means to arouse the interest of certain students who may otherwise continue to approach social studies lethargically and mechanically.
Academic text (1991) -
Jonah stands behind the opposite side, holding the paddle lethargically.
Fiction book (2002) -
He's on the Stair Master, stepping very lethargically.
Fiction book (1993) -
Hank, wearing his grey Stetson, pokes lethargically at a tough piece of meat.
Fiction book (1990) -
In the quiet of early-morning Tehran, Hamid ambled lethargically to the bus station.
Blog text (23) -
Bela stirs lethargically.
Fiction book (1994) -
After a long night, he moved lethargically from his bed to the kitchen.
Synonyms
To act in a lazy way without a clear purpose
In a tired way that shows little energy
In a slow relaxed way that uses little energy
In a slow, relaxed way with little energy
In a way that shows little energy or interest
In a way that shows little energy
Slowly and with little energy
In a way that shows little interest or energy
To speak or move slowly and heavily in an awkward, boring way
In a sleepy, not fully awake way
In a way that shows no energy or interest
In a way that shows little interest
Move or act in a slow, relaxed way with little energy
In a boring, gloomy way that shows little energy
In a way that shows little interest or energy
In a lazy way that avoids work or effort
In a sad way that shows no hope
In a slow, tired way showing little energy
Moving slowly and without much energy
In a way that shows no energy or interest
Move or act slowly with little energy
In a tired, bored way because someone has done something too often
In a sleepy way, as if nearly asleep
In a sleepy, slow way as if just waking up
In a slow, heavy way that shows little energy
In a slow, heavy way that shows little energy or interest
In a dull, tired way that shows little energy
In a dull way that shows no interest
In a dull way that does not interest people
In a pale, weak way with little energy
Antonyms
How Energetic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Lethargically comes from the Greek word lēthargia, which joins lēthē 'forgetfulness' and argos 'idle'. So, to act lethargically is to move slowly and without energy, as if you have forgotten to be active.