Transcription
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- [luh-thahr-jik]
- /ləˈθɑr dʒɪk/
- /ləˈθɑː.dʒɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [luh-thahr-jik]
- /ləˈθɑr dʒɪk/
Definitions of lethargic word
- adjective lethargic of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic. 1
- adjective lethargic producing lethargy: The lethargic heat and humidity of the day made me want to do nothing but nap. 1
- noun lethargic Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic. 1
- adjective lethargic lacking energy 1
- adjective lethargic If you are lethargic, you do not have much energy or enthusiasm. 0
- adjective lethargic of or producing lethargy 0
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Origin of lethargic
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Latin lēthargicus < Greek lēthargikós; replacing Middle English litargik < Medieval Latin litargicus (see lethargy, -ic)
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Parts of speech for Lethargic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lethargic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lethargic
adj lethargic
- languid — lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow: a languid manner.
- sleepy — ready or inclined to sleep; drowsy.
- lackadaisical — without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic: a lackadaisical attempt.
- passive — not reacting visibly to something that might be expected to produce manifestations of an emotion or feeling.
- listless — having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake.
adjective lethargic
- sluggish — indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
- tired — having a tire or tires.
- weary — physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain, etc.; fatigued; tired: weary eyes; a weary brain.
- lacklustre — lacking brilliance or radiance; dull: lackluster eyes.
- lackluster — lacking brilliance or radiance; dull: lackluster eyes.
Antonyms for lethargic
adj lethargic
- alert — If you are alert, you are paying full attention to things around you and are able to deal with anything that might happen.
- animated — Someone who is animated or who is having an animated conversation is lively and is showing their feelings.
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
- vivacious — lively; animated; spirited: a vivacious folk dance.
- active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
adjective lethargic
- energetic — Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
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