Synonyms for lazily

Grammar : Adv

Spell : ley-zee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈleɪ zi

Définition of lazily

Origin : 1580s, from lazy + -ly (2).

adv indolently

Example sentences :

Men were lazily coming and going through a door that led into the baths.
Extract from : « Buried Cities: Pompeii, Olympia, Mycenae » by Jennie Hall

You shall not wait a moment,' returned his friend, as he lazily crossed his legs.
Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens

Albert's mind was lazily drifting in search of the pleasing combination.
Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

“Oh, there are exceptions to that rule,” said Kate lazily, with a yawn.
Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham

George Lee, with a smile on his boyish face, lazily moved his head.
Extract from : « Snow-Bound at Eagle's » by Bret Harte

Zenobia laughed too, and, lazily turning the chair around, dropped into it.
Extract from : « Snow-Bound at Eagle's » by Bret Harte

On the contrary, she seemed to be lazily effeminate in body and mind.
Extract from : « Snow-Bound at Eagle's » by Bret Harte

"Yes, take them back to the Hall," said the young gentleman, lazily.
Extract from : « Aunt Rachel » by David Christie Murray

"The evidence is very strong," she said, lazily settling her deshabille.
Extract from : « The Crooked House » by Brandon Fleming

"You needn't worry," said Mrs. Ranny, lazily lighting her cigarette.
Extract from : « Quin » by Alice Hegan Rice

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