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
Trailing after two lethargic quarters, the Chiefs gained life when Chargers rookie Omarion Hampton mistakenly ran out of bounds, giving Kansas City one last possession before the end of the half.
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Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
In addition, construction of new single-family homes remains lethargic, and data for July showed that building permits have declined in six out of seven months this year.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
Some stop walking on hands or turn lethargic.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
Sea stars that contracted the disease became lethargic, developed lesions, lost their arms and disintegrated into gooey masses within days, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
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Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
In addition, construction of new single-family homes remains lethargic, and data for July showed that building permits have declined in six out of seven months this year.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
Some stop walking on hands or turn lethargic.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
Sea stars that contracted the disease became lethargic, developed lesions, lost their arms and disintegrated into gooey masses within days, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lethargic
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And while your mind may immediately go to the always sunny beaches in Florida or the upscale vibe of Hilton Head Island, the often overlooked sleepier towns are well worth a visit.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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For the president of La Liga, who has turned Spain’s once-sleepy domestic league into a global media brand, exporting Spanish football to the United States has always been the logical next step.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Transform your bathroom into a mini spa with the best Prime Day beauty devices, designed to target everything from stubborn hair, dull skin, barrier health, and more.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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While each of these events is fun and amps up the excitement around Halloween, one has to wonder if all the lead-up really does is dull the finale.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Due to the sluggish start to the season and the Tigers' College Football Playoff hopes hanging on by a thread, rumors have started coming out about Swinney's future.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Trumbull and Stambor both mentioned that the refresh isn’t because of sluggish sales.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Lethargic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lethargic. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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