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

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