Laciest: meaning, definitions and examples
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laciest
[ หleษชsiษst ]
describing demeanor
Laciest refers to a state of being lazy or showing a lack of effort or activity. It is often used to describe a person who tends to avoid work or activities, preferring to rest or do nothing. The term conveys a sense of idleness and unproductiveness, often with a slightly humorous or light-hearted connotation. It can describe both physical and mental laziness, indicating an unwillingness to engage in any form of exertion.
Synonyms
idle, inactive, indolent, lazy, slothful
Examples of usage
- He took the laciest option and stayed home all day.
- On weekends, she always chooses the laciest activities.
- His laciest attitude eventually affected his work performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "laciest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น preguiรงoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคธเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช faul
๐ฎ๐ฉ malas
๐บ๐ฆ ะปัะฝะธะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ leniwy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ ๆฐใช
๐ซ๐ท paresseux
๐ช๐ธ perezoso
๐น๐ท tembel
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒ์ผ๋ฅธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณูู
๐จ๐ฟ lenivรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ lenivรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆฐ็
๐ธ๐ฎ len
๐ฎ๐ธ latur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะนะตะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษnbษl
๐ฒ๐ฝ flojo
Etymology
The term "laciest" is derived from the word "lazy," which originates from the Middle English word "lasie" or "lazy," meaning "not active or idle." The word "lazy" has Germanic roots and is related to the Old Norse word "laz," and the Old High German "lasig," both of which indicate a similar meaning of being sluggish or inactive. The suffix "-est" is typically used in English to form the superlative degree of adjectives, indicating the highest degree of a quality. Therefore, "laciest" suggests the most extreme state of laziness. The evolution of the term reflects cultural attitudes toward work and idleness, often seen in language where certain behaviors are emphasized or classified. Over time, the term has found its place in informal speech, contributing to the playful nature of how we refer to inactivity in modern conversations.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,541, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.