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
The sinew between Thundercat and Tame Impala is thick and obvious—one reason that Bruner doesn’t need ubiquitous Kevin Parker’s lethargic laments.
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Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
Bodycam footage subsequently released shows Woods in the back of a patrol car looking lethargic, hiccuping and yawning.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Another great way to work a Texas rig on days where the bass may be more lethargic is a slow drag.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
Woods wasn’t injured when his SUV flipped, though authorities said Woods’ eyes were bloodshot and described his movements as lethargic during questioning.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
Bodycam footage subsequently released shows Woods in the back of a patrol car looking lethargic, hiccuping and yawning.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Another great way to work a Texas rig on days where the bass may be more lethargic is a slow drag.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
Woods wasn’t injured when his SUV flipped, though authorities said Woods’ eyes were bloodshot and described his movements as lethargic during questioning.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lethargic
Adjective
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Tuesday evening’s event didn’t devolve into the chaos of a cacophonous debate last week but was far livelier than a relatively sleepy one last month.—
Ben Paviour
May 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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The president endorsed their challengers and his allies spent millions of dollars in what are normally sleepy state legislative races.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Best gentle shampoo for colored hair This award-winning shampoo and conditioner duo is made with organic rose oil and peaches, which revive dull or fading color.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The Noni Glow Face Oil is Miranda’s favorite, a lightweight yet powerful face oil formulated to help visibly nourish, brighten and smooth dry or dull skin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Years of static budgets, staffing turnover, a culture of industry deference and a sluggish response by federal regulators have left the agency unprepared to address a contamination crisis of this size and scope, said Demonbreun-Chapman and others.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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In its $224 billion loan book, Amex has plenty of exposure to small and medium-size businesses, and that sector has turned sluggish, owing to tariffs and inflation.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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“Lethargic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lethargic. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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