Definition

In a way that is slow and lazy, lacking energy or movement.

Example

He moved sluggishly after staying up all night studying.

Conversation

Why do you look so tired today?

I stayed up too late last night and now I'm moving sluggishly.

That sounds rough! Maybe you should take a short nap later.

Yeah, I think that would help me feel less sluggishly during the day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sluggishly → It is formed from "sluggish" (from Middle English *slugge*, meaning slow or lazy) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "sluggishly" means in a slow or lazy manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone moving slowly or lazily, as suggested by 'sluggish', and remember that 'sluggishly' describes doing something in that slow manner.

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