LETHARGIC Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

lethargic

adjective

lə-ˈthär-jik

Definition of lethargic

as in sleepy

slow to move or act a big meal always makes me feel lethargic and sleepy

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Recent Examples of lethargic Led by those two, the depth and tenacity of Argentina were on full display from the opening kick, with no signs of being lethargic despite having nothing to play for except national pride. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2026 Wasn’t Messi just standing over there a few seconds earlier, looking downright lethargic? — Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026 But Beijing has continued promoting key industrial sectors, and with domestic demand still lethargic, Chinese companies have shipped excess supply overseas, often undercutting local producers. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 June 2026 Law enforcement said Woods, who was uninjured but appeared lethargic, was showing signs of impairment at the scene. — Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lethargic

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SpaceX employs about 5,000 people directly in the Brownsville region and has transformed a sleepy border area into an aerospace powerhouse.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
This week, kids will learn some new dance moves, maybe even find a new favorite sleepy time song.

— Parents, Parents, 31 July 2026

Definition of sleepy

Adjective

While laminate has a protective coating that shields it from damage, using the wrong cleaning products will etch away at this top layer and dull its shine.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026
As the years go by, the hair shaft tends to thin out, resulting in strands that are more fragile, dull, and brittle.

— Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 31 July 2026

Definition of dull

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Starmer stepped down in July after two years in office, following missteps, policy U-turns and his failure to get Britain’s sluggish economy growing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Along with Puma’s reset measures, the decline was driven by low demand in Europe as well as sluggish sales in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict there, the company explained.

— Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

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