Definition

Describing someone who is slow, lazy, or inactive, often lacking energy or motivation.

Example

He moved in a sluggardly manner, taking his time to get out of bed.

Conversation

I felt so sluggardly this morning, I could barely get out of bed.

I know what you mean; some days are just like that.

Yeah, I hope tomorrow is better and I have more energy.

Definitely! Maybe we should plan something active to wake us up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sluggardly is formed from "sluggard" (from Middle English *sluggerd*, meaning a lazy person) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word describes behaving in a manner characteristic of a lazy person.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sluggard' as someone who is lazy, and remember that 'sluggardly' means behaving in a lazy manner.

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