Lazing: meaning, definitions and examples

🛋️
Add to dictionary

lazing

 

[ ˈleɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

relaxed

To laze means to spend time in a relaxed or lazy way, often by lying down and doing very little. It is a verb that describes a leisurely and inactive state.

Synonyms

chill, loaf, loll, lounge.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

arrow down
Word Description / Examples
lazing

Used when someone is being idle and not doing any productive activity, often in a relaxed and leisurely manner.

  • He spent the afternoon lazing in the garden, enjoying the sunshine
lounge

Sitting or lying in a relaxed or leisurely way, often in a comfortable setting like a sofa or chair.

  • He lounged by the pool, sipping on a cold drink
loaf

Used to indicate idleness and laziness, suggesting the person is avoiding work; can carry a negative connotation.

  • Instead of helping out, he just loafed around the house all day
loll

To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way, often with limbs hanging loosely.

  • After the long hike, she lolled on the couch, too tired to move
chill

Informal way to say someone is relaxing or taking it easy. Often used among friends or in settings where people want to unwind.

  • Let's chill and watch a movie tonight

Examples of usage

  • I spent the afternoon lazing on the beach.
  • She enjoys lazing around the house on weekends.
  • Don't just laze around all day, get up and do something productive.
  • He's always lazing in front of the TV instead of being active.
  • We decided to laze by the pool for the rest of the day.

Translations

Translations of the word "lazing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preguiçando

🇮🇳 आलस करना

🇩🇪 faulenzen

🇮🇩 bermalas-malas

🇺🇦 ледарювати

🇵🇱 leniuchować

🇯🇵 怠ける

🇫🇷 paresser

🇪🇸 holgazanear

🇹🇷 tembellik yapmak

🇰🇷 빈둥거리다

🇸🇦 التكاسل

🇨🇿 lenošit

🇸🇰 lenošiť

🇨🇳 偷懒

🇸🇮 leniškariti

🇮🇸 að slæpast

🇰🇿 жалқаулық жасау

🇬🇪 ზარმაცი

🇦🇿 tənbəllik etmək

🇲🇽 holgazanear

Etymology

The word 'lazing' comes from the Middle English word 'lasen' which means to be idle or lazy. It has been used in English language to describe a state of relaxation and leisure since the 15th century. The concept of lazing around or taking it easy has always been a part of human behavior, and the word 'lazing' perfectly captures that sense of laid-back enjoyment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,854, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.