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Synonyms for slackly

Grammar : Adv
Spell : slak
Phonetic Transcription : slæk

Définition of slackly

Origin :
  • Old English slæclice; see slack (adj.) + -ly (2).
  • As in lazily : adv indolently
Example sentences :
  • Vacations lose their value when you study as slackly as Louie did.
  • Extract from : « The Story of Louie » by Oliver Onions
  • The dog-eared Latin grammar and arithmetic primer were odious to him, 289 and he learned but slackly.
  • Extract from : « The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci » by Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky
  • The Governor and Cardinal, with their forces, kept Edinburgh, for they were slackly pursued.
  • Extract from : « The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland » by John Knox
  • As soon as Ernestine had mounted the seat the slackly held gathering showed signs of cohesion.
  • Extract from : « The Convert » by Elizabeth Robins
  • The watch upon their ports was slackly kept and ships constantly left them.
  • Extract from : « The Political History of England - Vol. X. » by William Hunt
  • The slackly gathered reins were held in the left hand, while from the right wrist dangled a thick stock whip.
  • Extract from : « The Yellow Rose » by Mr Jkai
  • A slackly rolled turban covered half his forehead, and he leaned with his back against a cottonwood scowling upon his judge.
  • Extract from : « The League of the Leopard » by Harold Bindloss
  • My chief anxiety is lest the Academy-product-sale-Commission of the State carry on its office-trade too slackly.
  • Extract from : « Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) » by Thomas Carlyle
  • Throw the thread across to the left and hold it slackly under the thumb.
  • Extract from : « Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving » by Grace Christie
  • In any case, these judgments were but slackly enforced, even in those instances where enforcement was within Edward's power.
  • Extract from : « Sir William Wallace » by A. F. Murison

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