Synonyms of lingerer

lingerer

noun

as in snail

someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others

he's known as a lingerer, always the last to arrive and the last to leave

Synonyms & Similar Words

• snail
• loiterer
• straggler
• dawdler
• crawler
• laggard
• slug
• plodder
• slowpoke
• dragger
• delayer
• lagger
• dallier
• latecomer
• sluggard
• idler
• loafer
• slouch
• lazybones
• procrastinator
• lounger

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• speedster
• hustler
• scrambler
• speeder
• rusher
• go-getter
• hurrier

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lingerer

Except for a few lingerers, the vast majority of migratory birds that nested in Georgia during spring and summer are now ensconced in or well on their way to winter grounds in Central and South America and the Caribbean. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 7 Nov. 2026

The lingerers brought their dirty dishes to the bus tub, wiped their mouths one last time with a napkin, and waved to Cleo, their faces saying, Nice job! — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

Nakamura designs for lingerers. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026