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
After noticing the kids were lethargic and that the gummy worms contained THC, the woman took them to the hospital, according to a police report.
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Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The film’s rhythm turns lethargic as Kellou has to deal with her promise to take care of Aya, and while the audience is taken on a long journey where some of Kellou’s visions come true, nothing dramatic actually happens.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
Gardner played as an energetic pest throughout, something the Heat needed amid a lethargic performance, closing with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
During the meeting, which Castro said lasted about 30 minutes, Liam appeared lethargic and slept in his father's arms, according to Castro.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The film’s rhythm turns lethargic as Kellou has to deal with her promise to take care of Aya, and while the audience is taken on a long journey where some of Kellou’s visions come true, nothing dramatic actually happens.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
Gardner played as an energetic pest throughout, something the Heat needed amid a lethargic performance, closing with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
During the meeting, which Castro said lasted about 30 minutes, Liam appeared lethargic and slept in his father's arms, according to Castro.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lethargic
Adjective
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The series’ Vladimir, played by Leo Woodall, is a rising literary star and a young father who’s just arrived at a sleepy upstate college, where he and his wife are set to teach.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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Then, last Tuesday, Jackie started pancaking — lying flat in the nest bowl — for long stretches and her eyes looked sleepy.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The back-and-forth between Archie and Katie is exhausting, and the politics of academia, including budget changes and the revolving door of faculty and staff, are rather dull.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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Cold temperatures dull flavors and aromas—meaning your drink just won't be as full-flavored as one poured at room temperature or served over ice.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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California’s economy continues to outpace the nation in overall growth but remains constrained by sluggish hiring and an unemployment rate that has stayed elevated for nearly two years, a UCLA forecast said Wednesday.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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These criticisms have been echoed by his critics on the right-wing, who have decried the British government’s response to Iranian counterattacks across the Middle East as sluggish and meandering.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Lethargic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lethargic. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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