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lethargically

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/lɛˈθɑːrdʒɪkli/ · le-thar-gi-cal-ly

In a manner that is sluggish or lacking in energy.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a manner that is sluggish or lacking in energy.

ایک طریقے سے جو سست یا توانائی سے خالی ہو۔

سست

sust

Synonyms

sluggishlyslowlywearilyتھکاوٹ سےآہستہسست

Antonyms

energeticallyvigorouslyquicklyتوانائی سےسختی سےتیزی سے

Common Collocations

  • lethargically moving
  • acting lethargically
  • speaking lethargically

Example Sentences

He lethargically got out of bed on a cold morning.

اس نے ایک سرد صبح سست ہو کر بستر سے باہر نکلنے کی کوشش کی۔

Us ne aik sard subah sust ho kar bistar se bahar nikalne ki koshish ki.

She lethargically responded to questions during the meeting.

اس نے میٹنگ کے دوران سوالات کے جواب سست طریقے سے دیے۔

Us ne meeting ke doran sawalon ke jawab sust tareeqe se diye.

The cat lethargically stretched and yawned before taking a nap.

بلی نے ایک پیاس لے کر سست ہو کر کھینچا اور اب نیم خواب میں گئ۔

Billi ne aik pyaas le kar sust ho kar kheenchta aur ab neend mein gayi.

Easily Confused With

apathetically:Lethargically implies sluggishness; apathetically means lack of interest or concern.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a sloth moving lethargically.

Imagine a sloth hanging from a tree, moving slowly.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "lethargikos" — relating to forgetfulness or sleep

First known use: 17th century

The term lethargically is derived from the Greek word lethargikos, which describes a state of forgetfulness, particularly associated with sleep and a lack of energy.