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lethargic
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le·thar·gic
/
ləˈθɑr
dʒɪk
/
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[
l
uh
-
thahr
-jik
]
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adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or affected with
lethargy
; drowsy; sluggish.
2.
producing
lethargy
.
Also,
le·thar·gi·cal.
Origin:
1350–1400;
<
Latin
lēthargicus
<
Greek
lēthargikós;
replacing
Middle English
litargik
<
Medieval Latin
litargicus
(see
lethargy
,
-ic
)
Related forms
le·thar·gi·cal·ly,
adverb
hy·per·le·thar·gic,
adjective
non·le·thar·gic,
adjective
non·le·thar·gi·cal,
adjective
non·le·thar·gi·cal·ly,
adverb
un·le·thar·gic,
adjective
un·le·thar·gi·cal,
adjective
un·le·thar·gi·cal·ly,
adverb
Synonyms
1.
lazy, indolent, torpid.
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lethargy
(ˈlɛθədʒɪ)
—
n
,
pl
-gies
1.
sluggishness, slowness, or dullness
2.
an abnormal lack of energy, esp as the result of a disease
[C14: from Late Latin
lēthargīa,
from Greek
lēthargos
drowsy, from
lēthē
forgetfulness]
lethargic
—
adj
le'thargical
—
adj
le'thargically
—
adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
lethargic
late 14c., litargik, from L. lethargicus, from Gk. lethargikos, from lethargos (see
lethargy
). Related: Lethargically.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
The turtles become sluggish and
lethargic
when their body temperatures plunge
in the cold.
It will even make you feel more
lethargic
, or sluggish, and less likely to
exercise.
The often
lethargic
federal prosecutor's office took it up within three days.
All-you-can-eat buffets, a flowing supply of pina coladas, and the limited
space of a cruise ship can leave you feeling lethargic.
Even though the war on terror has revitalized the base's purpose, the mood was strangely
lethargic
.
Stray dogs are sadly slumped about, while handsome,
lethargic
youths lounge on the various temples' steps.
Cade also noticed that the injections made the animals extremely
lethargic
and unresponsive.
Infected fish may appear
lethargic
and lose their equilibrium, and may lie on their sides at the bottom.
Inspired or
lethargic
, brilliant or bright, she was on her way to a principalship on her own.
Some elderly people may be confused,
lethargic
, and show general deterioration.
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