Indolently: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this in a formal setting to describe someone who is avoiding work or effort, often due to laziness.

• He indolently chose to lie on the couch all day instead of doing his chores
• The project was delayed because the team worked indolently

Commonly used in casual conversations to describe someone or something that moves or acts in a slow, relaxed manner without much effort.

• She lazily stretched out on the sofa, not wanting to get up
• The cat lazily wandered around the garden

Best used in situations where someone is moving or acting very slowly because they are extremely tired or lacking in energy.

• After the long flight, he moved lethargically through the airport
• She answered the questions lethargically, showing clear signs of exhaustion

Often describes delay or slowness in motion, reaction, or progress, and can imply weakness or lack of energy.

• The engine started sluggishly on the cold morning
• After the heavy meal, they moved sluggishly around the house