Definition

Describing something that is slow and sluggish, similar to the way a drone moves or sounds.

Example

The lecture was so dronish that many students struggled to stay awake.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I felt so dronish during that lecture yesterday.

Yeah, it was hard to stay awake, wasn’t it?

Definitely! The speaker's tone was just so slow and monotonous.

I know, I had the same experience — it really dragged on.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dronish → It is formed from "drone" (from Old English "drān", meaning a male bee or a lazy person) and the suffix "-ish" (meaning having the quality of). The word "dronish" describes someone or something that has the qualities of a drone, often implying laziness or a lack of energy.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'drone' as a lazy bee, and remember that 'dronish' means having the qualities of being lazy or sluggish.

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