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lethargically

le·thar·gic
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [luh-thahr-jik]
    • /ləˈθɑr dʒɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [luh-thahr-jik]
    • /ləˈθɑr dʒɪk/

Definitions of lethargically word

  • adjective lethargically of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic. 1
  • adjective lethargically producing lethargy: The lethargic heat and humidity of the day made me want to do nothing but nap. 1
  • noun lethargically In a lethargic manner, without energy, tiredly. 1
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Origin of lethargically

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 Lethargically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Lethargically

lethargically 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.
According to our data about 69% 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.

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Synonyms for lethargically

adv lethargically

  • 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 lethargically

  • wearily — physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain, etc.; fatigued; tired: weary eyes; a weary brain.
  • dully — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
  • lifelessly — not endowed with life; having no life; inanimate: lifeless matter.
  • unhurriedly — not hurried; leisurely; deliberate: an unhurried day; an unhurried decision.
  • inactively — In an inactive manner.
All 30 Synonyms of lethargically

Antonyms for lethargically

adv lethargically

  • 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.

adverb lethargically

All 3 Antonyms of lethargically

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