Definition

The way of speaking slowly and with a prolonged vowel sound, often making words sound stretched out.

Example

His drawling voice made it hard to understand what he was saying.

Conversation

Have you noticed how his drawling makes his stories so entertaining?

Yeah, it really adds a unique flavor to what he's saying.

I wish I could speak with that kind of drawling charm.

Me too! It would definitely make conversations more fun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To speak in a slow, lazy way, stretching out the vowels in words.

Example

He was drawling his words, making it hard to understand him.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how she is always drawling when she talks?

Yeah, it makes her sound so relaxed and laid-back.

I wonder if she does it on purpose or if it's just her style.

Root Explanation

Drawling → It is formed from "draw" (from Old English *dragan*, meaning to pull or drag) and the suffix "-ling" (a diminutive suffix indicating a person or thing associated with). The word "drawling" refers to the act of speaking in a slow, lazy manner, as if one is pulling out the words.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pulling out' words slowly when someone is 'drawling' — 'draw' means to pull, and '-ling' indicates a person associated with that action.

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