torpidly

tor·pid

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tawr-pid]
- /ˈtɔr pɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tawr-pid]
- /ˈtɔr pɪd/

Definitions of torpidly word

adjective torpidly inactive or sluggish. 1
adjective torpidly slow; dull; apathetic; lethargic. 1
adjective torpidly dormant, as a hibernating or estivating animal. 1

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Origin of torpidly

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < Latin torpidus numb, equivalent to torp(ēre) to be stiff or numb + -idus -id4

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Parts of speech for Torpidly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Torpidly

torpidly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for torpidly

adv torpidly

at leisure — having free time for ease, relaxation, etc
at one's convenience — at a time, or in a place or manner, suitable to one
at one's leisure — when one has free time
composedly — calm; tranquil; serene: His composed face reassured the nervous passengers.
dilatorily — tending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy.

adverb torpidly

dazedly — to stun or stupefy with a blow, shock, etc.: He was dazed by a blow on the head.
inactively — In an inactive manner.
languorously — characterized by languor; languid.
lingeringly — In a lingering manner, persistently, tending to remain.
numbly — In a numb manner; without feeling.

All 15 Synonyms of torpidly