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- US Pronunciation
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- [lag-erd-lee]
- /ˈlæg ərd li/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lag-erd-lee]
- /ˈlæg ərd li/
Definitions of laggardly word
- adverb laggardly in the manner of a laggard. 1
- adjective laggardly of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or being a laggard: He behaved in a laggardly fashion. 1
- noun laggardly Resembling a laggard; slow; taking more time than is necessary; lagging behind. 1
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Origin of laggardly
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; laggard + -ly
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Parts of speech for Laggardly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
laggardly popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
laggardly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for laggardly
adv laggardly
- lazily — averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.
- languidly — lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow: a languid manner.
- calmly — You can use calmly to emphasize that someone is behaving in a very controlled or ordinary way in a frightening or unusual situation.
- comfortably — If you do something comfortably, you do it easily.
- deliberately — carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional: a deliberate lie.
adverb laggardly
- unhurriedly — not hurried; leisurely; deliberate: an unhurried day; an unhurried decision.
- inactively — In an inactive manner.
Antonyms for laggardly
adv laggardly
- hectically — characterized by intense agitation, excitement, confused and rapid movement, etc.: The week before the trip was hectic and exhausting.
- hurriedly — moving or working rapidly, especially forced or required to hurry, as a person.
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