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lethargic

Rarely ·ٳ󲹰·

[luh-thahr-jik]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.

    Synonyms: , ,
  2. producing lethargy.

    The lethargic heat and humidity of the day made me want to do nothing but nap.



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Other 51Թ Forms

  • lethargically adverb
  • hyperlethargic adjective
  • nonlethargic adjective
  • nonlethargical adjective
  • nonlethargically adverb
  • unlethargic adjective
  • unlethargical adjective
  • unlethargically adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of lethargic1

First recorded in 1350–1400; from Latin ŧٳ󲹰ܲ, from Greek ŧٳ󲹰ó; replacing Middle English litargik, from Medieval Latin litargicus ( lethargy, -ic )
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There were some mitigating circumstances for England's lethargic display.

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Just hours later the same thing happened again only this time Jack was also lethargic and his breathing had become shallow so he was taken to hospital by ambulance.

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Some animals fall into a lethargic and comatose state, while others can turn aggressive.

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They gather shortly after daybreak outside a minimarket, the tropical heat thickening, the dawn haze in lethargic retreat.

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Feeling drained and lethargic is common: A 2022 national survey found that 13.5% of U.S. adults said they felt "very tired" or "exhausted" most days or every day over a three-month period.

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