Antonyms for lethargically


Grammar : Adv
Spell : luh-thahr-jik
Phonetic Transcription : ləˈθɑr dʒɪk


Definition of lethargically

Origin :
  • late 14c., litargik, from Latin lethargicus "affected with lethargy," from Greek lethargikos, from lethargos (see lethargy). Related: Lethargically.
  • As in leisurely : adv casually, unhurriedly
  • As in dully : adv stupidly
Example sentences :
  • While she sat there she was always thinking, but vaguely, slowly, lethargically.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • The road lay before him long and bare, and lethargically he took it.
  • Extract from : « The Man Who Was Good » by Leonard Merrick
  • “But I got the boat off in time,” Eve repeated, lethargically.
  • Extract from : « Jupiter Lights » by Constance Fenimore Woolson
  • Lethargically and nonchalantly we drew away from the restaurant.
  • Extract from : « Caught by the Turks » by Francis Yeats-Brown
  • Lethargically he got up, put a coal or two on the fire, and went down to change.
  • Extract from : « The Loom of Youth » by Alec Waugh
  • On his face, in mild degree, was depicted sensuous pleasure as he lethargically scratched his ribs with his one hand.
  • Extract from : « The Red One » by Jack London
  • The young librarian did so, lethargically, and the lady and the Prophet began to move slowly into the street.
  • Extract from : « The Prophet of Berkeley Square » by Robert Hichens
  • The applause continued persistently, but, so at least it must have seemed to English ears, lethargically.
  • Extract from : « The Way of Ambition » by Robert Hichens

Synonyms for lethargically

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