Torpidly: meaning, definitions and examples

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torpidly

 

[ หˆtษ”หr.pษชd.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of action

In a torpid manner means to act in a sluggish or lethargic way. It describes actions that lack energy or movement and often imply a sense of indifference or inactivity.

Synonyms

apathetically, lazily, sluggishly

Examples of usage

  • The students worked torpidly during the long lecture.
  • She moved torpidly after a long night of little sleep.
  • The animal lay torpidly under the heat of the sun.

Translations

Translations of the word "torpidly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tardiamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคธเฅเคคเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช trรคge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan lambat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะปัะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ospaล‚e

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ˆใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lentement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lentamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yavaลŸรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š๋ฆฌ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุจุทุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pomalu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pomalรฝm tempom

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผ“ๆ…ขๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poฤasno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trรถggullega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒกแƒขแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yavaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lentamente

Etymology

The word 'torpidly' is derived from the adjective 'torpid', which originates from the Latin word 'torpidus', meaning 'numb' or 'sluggish'. The Latin term comes from 'torpere', which means 'to be inactive, numb, or to be sluggish'. The transition into English occurred in the early 17th century, with the adverb 'torpidly' coming into use to describe a manner of action characterized by lethargy or sluggishness. Its usage often pertains to physical movement or mental states, reflecting a sense of tiredness or lack of enthusiasm. The evolution of the term illustrates a broader linguistic pattern where Latin roots inform the development of English vocabulary, particularly concerning descriptions of behavior and states of being.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,789, 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.