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Lethargically: meaning, definitions and examples

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lethargically

 

[ ləˈθɑːdʒɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a slow and sluggish manner

If you do something lethargically, you do it in a way that shows a lack of energy or enthusiasm.

Synonyms

listlessly, slowly, sluggishly

Examples of usage

  • She moved lethargically across the room.
  • He lethargically responded to the question.
  • They lethargically completed their tasks.
  • We lethargically made our way back home.
  • The cat walked lethargically towards its bed.

Translations

Translations of the word "lethargically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 letargicamente

🇮🇳 निष्क्रियता से

🇩🇪 lethargisch

🇮🇩 dengan lesu

🇺🇦 летаргічно

🇵🇱 letargicznie

🇯🇵 無気力に

🇫🇷 léthargiquement

🇪🇸 letárgicamente

🇹🇷 letarjik bir şekilde

🇰🇷 무기력하게

🇸🇦 بخمول

🇨🇿 letargicky

🇸🇰 letargicky

🇨🇳 昏睡不醒地

🇸🇮 letargično

🇮🇸 letilega

🇰🇿 летаргиялық

🇬🇪 ლეტარგიულად

🇦🇿 letargik şəkildə

🇲🇽 letárgicamente

Etymology

The word 'lethargically' is derived from the noun 'lethargy', which comes from the Late Latin 'lēthargia', and before that from the Greek 'lēthargía'. The concept of lethargy has been around for centuries, with early references in medical texts describing a state of abnormal drowsiness or lack of energy. Over time, the adverb 'lethargically' evolved to describe actions done in a slow and sluggish manner.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,688, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.