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Meaning of sluggishly
The primary meaning of the word "sluggishly" is to move or act slowly and with little energy.
Etymology of sluggishly
The word "sluggishly" originates from the noun "slug", which refers to a slow-moving gastropod mollusk, and the adverbial suffix "-ishly", which forms an adverb indicating a manner
The term has been used since the 17th century to describe something that moves or acts slowly, and its usage has evolved to encompass a range of related meanings
Synonyms
slowly
lazily
lethargically
dullly
sluggishly
tardily
indolently
inertly
torpidly
apathetically
listlessly
languidly
lackadaisically
phlegmatically
stoically
impassively
unenthusiastically
uninspiringly
monotonously
drearily
tediously
wearily
exhaustively
laboriously
painstakingly
arduously
toilsomely
heavily
ploddingly
trudgingly
crawlingly
creeping
dawdling
loitering
lagging
delaying.
Definitions
- Moving or reacting slowly, often because of lack of energy or enthusiasm
- Not bustling with activity, dull and uninteresting
- Not quick or prompt in action or response
Usage Examples
- The economy is recovering sluggishly from the recession
- The team played sluggishly in the first half, but improved in the second
- The medicine acted sluggishly, taking several hours to take effect
Antonyms
quickly
rapidly
swiftly
speedily
promptly
briskly
energetically
vigorously
dynamically
lively
actively
promptly
efficiently
effectively
productively
briskly
rapidly
swiftly
hastily
expeditiously
promptly
lively
animatedly
vivaciously.