lethargically

Thân thiện

He moved lethargically through the morning routine.

Definition

Adverb: * In a manner that lacks energy, enthusiasm, or alertness; sluggishly.

Usage

The adverb "lethargically" is used to describe how an action is performed. It modifies a verb to indicate that the action is done with very little energy, speed, or interest. It often conveys a sense of tiredness, boredom, or apathy.

Examples

• After the long illness, she moved lethargically from her bed to the chair.
• The cat stretched lethargically in the sunbeam, too warm and content to play.
• He answered the questions lethargically, showing no interest in the discussion.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: Can describe non-physical actions performed without vigor or enthusiasm.
  • The stock market traded lethargically for most of the day.
  • The committee progressed lethargically through the agenda.

Variants and Related Words

• Lethargic (adjective): Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.
  • The hot weather made everyone feel lethargic.
• Lethargy (noun): A lack of energy and enthusiasm; a state of sluggishness or inactivity.
  • A feeling of lethargy overcame her after lunch.

Synonyms

• Sluggishly
• Listlessly
• Lazily
• Apathetically
• Torpidly

Antonyms

• Energetically
• Vigorously
• Briskly
• Dynamically
• Actively

Học thuật

Adverb

1. without energy; in a lethargic manner
   • he hung around the house lethargically

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unenergetically