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- [ley-zee]
- /ˈleɪ zi/
- /ˈleɪ.zi/
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- [ley-zee]
- /ˈleɪ zi/
Definitions of lazily word
- adjective lazily averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent. 1
- adjective lazily causing idleness or indolence: a hot, lazy afternoon. 1
- adjective lazily slow-moving; sluggish: a lazy stream. 1
- adjective lazily (of a livestock brand) placed on its side instead of upright. 1
- verb without object lazily to laze. 1
- noun lazily In a lazy manner. 1
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Origin of lazily
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; compare Low German lasich languid, idle
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Parts of speech for Lazily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lazily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
lazily usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lazily
adv lazily
- nonchalantly — coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual: His nonchalant manner infuriated me.
- slowly — in a slow manner; at a slow speed: Sauté the peppers slowly. I drove slowly back home.
- leisurely — acting, proceeding, or done without haste; unhurried; deliberate: a leisurely conversation.
- idly — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
- slackly — not tight, taut, firm, or tense; loose: a slack rope.
adverb lazily
- indolently — having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful: an indolent person.
- languidly — lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow: a languid manner.
- sluggishly — indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
- slothful — sluggardly; indolent; lazy.
- lethargically — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
Antonyms for lazily
adverb lazily
- energetically — In an energetic manner.
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