Torpidly: meaning, definitions and examples
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torpidly
[ หtษหr.pษชd.li ]
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:
๐ต๐น tardiamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคธเฅเคคเคคเคพ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช trรคge
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan lambat
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะปัะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ospaลe
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใ
๐ซ๐ท lentement
๐ช๐ธ lentamente
๐น๐ท yavaลรงa
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฆฌ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุจุทุก
๐จ๐ฟ pomalu
๐ธ๐ฐ pomalรฝm tempom
๐จ๐ณ ็ผๆ ขๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ poฤasno
๐ฎ๐ธ trรถggullega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแกแขแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yavaล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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