Definition: In a way that is slow, inactive, or lacking energy.

Example: After a long day, she moved torpidly across the room, too tired to hurry.

Definition: A condition where a person or animal is very inactive, sleepy, or lacking energy.

Example: After the long winter, the bear emerged from its torpor and began to search for food.

Definition: A way of causing severe physical or mental pain to someone, often used as punishment or to make someone do something.

Example: The movie depicted the torture of prisoners during the war.

Definition: To cause severe physical or mental pain to someone, often in a cruel way.

Example: The villain in the movie tried to torture the hero to get information.

Definition: An act of causing severe pain or suffering to someone, often to punish or obtain information.

Example: The torturing of prisoners is a violation of human rights.

Definition: To cause someone severe pain or suffering, often as a form of punishment or to extract information.

Example: The villain was torturing the hero to get the secret.

Definition: Causing great pain or suffering; very unpleasant and difficult to endure.

Example: The torturous hike left everyone exhausted and in pain.

Definition: In a way that causes great pain or suffering, often in a prolonged manner.

Example: The movie was torturously long, making it hard to stay focused.

Definition: Describing something that is unsteady or wobbly, often used to refer to a person or object that is having difficulty standing or walking straight.

Example: The toddler was tottering around the room, trying to keep his balance.

Definition: To walk in an unsteady way, as if about to fall.

Example: The toddler was tottering around the room, trying to keep his balance.

Definition: In a way that shows unsteadiness or a lack of balance, often while walking or moving.

Example: The child walked totteringly across the room, trying to keep his balance.

Definition: Describing something that is shaky or unsteady, often as if it might fall over.

Example: The tottery old man leaned on his cane as he walked down the street.

Definition: To make contact with someone or something, usually with a part of the body.

Example: She likes to touch the soft fabric of the dress.

Definition: A mark or effect that is noticeable after coming into contact with something, or a light push or tap. It can also refer to a skill or technique in doing something, or a slight illness.

Example: She added a touch of salt to the soup to enhance the flavor.

Definition: To make physical contact with something or someone, often with the hands, or to have an emotional effect on someone.

Example: She reached out to touch the soft fabric of the dress.