LOLL Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the verb 'loll' differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of loll are idle , laze , loaf , and lounge . While all these words mean "to spend time doing nothing," loll also carries an implication of a posture similar to that of lounge , but places greater stress upon an indolent or relaxed attitude. // lolling on the couch

Q: When might 'idle' be a better fit than 'loll'?

While in some cases nearly identical to loll , idle may be used in reference to persons that move lazily or without purpose. // idled the day away

Q: When could 'laze' be used to replace 'loll'?

While the synonyms laze and loll are close in meaning, laze usually implies the relaxation of a busy person enjoying a vacation or moments of leisure. // lazed about between appointments

Q: When is 'loaf' a more appropriate choice than 'loll'?

The synonyms loaf and loll are sometimes interchangeable, but loaf suggests either resting or wandering about as though there were nothing to do. // she does her work and then loafs the rest of the day

Q: When can 'lounge' be used instead of 'loll'?

The meanings of lounge and loll largely overlap; however, lounge , though occasionally used as equal to idle or loaf , typically conveys an additional implication of resting or reclining against a support or of physical comfort and ease in relaxation. // he lounged against the wall

loll

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ˈläl

Definition of loll

as in to droop

to be limp from lack of water or vigor the heads of the flowers lolled on their stems in the blistering heat

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as in to relax

to refrain from labor or exertion farmhands lolling about in the shade and taking a break from the midday sun

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as in to lazy

to spend time doing nothing some members of the decorating committee were hard at work, and others were just lolling about

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How does the verb loll differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of loll are idle, laze, loaf, and lounge. While all these words mean "to spend time doing nothing," loll also carries an implication of a posture similar to that of lounge, but places greater stress upon an indolent or relaxed attitude.

lolling on the couch

When might idle be a better fit than loll?

While in some cases nearly identical to loll, idle may be used in reference to persons that move lazily or without purpose.

idled the day away

When could laze be used to replace loll?

While the synonyms laze and loll are close in meaning, laze usually implies the relaxation of a busy person enjoying a vacation or moments of leisure.

lazed about between appointments

When is loaf a more appropriate choice than loll?

The synonyms loaf and loll are sometimes interchangeable, but loaf suggests either resting or wandering about as though there were nothing to do.

she does her work and then loafs the rest of the day

When can lounge be used instead of loll?

The meanings of lounge and loll largely overlap; however, lounge, though occasionally used as equal to idle or loaf, typically conveys an additional implication of resting or reclining against a support or of physical comfort and ease in relaxation.

he lounged against the wall

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Recent Examples of loll After the deputies put him back into the chair, Mitchell’s body stiffened, with his legs straight in front of him and his head lolling back. — USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026 The break was long and torturous for fans but clearly restorative for Styles, who lolled in the Italian countryside with Alessandro Michele, bonded with a new niece, and found himself unassumingly among the masses in the Vatican when the conclave elected Pope Leo XIV last June. — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026 In winter, lolling is best done in the warm and cosseting spa. — Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026 Ted, Janey and I lolled on an old carpet in the back. — Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for loll

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Petals that are fading, drooping, dropping off, or turning brown are all signs that the flower is reaching the end of its life and is ready to be removed.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026
Nutrient Deficiencies While less common, peace lilies can eventually exhaust the supply of nutrients in their potting soil and start drooping as a result.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2026

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Hailey and Justin Bieber also described their favorite ways to relax (the spa), favorite cities (a split between New York and Los Angeles) and favorite holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas).

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Lounging and relaxing poolside is taken very seriously with an ample supply of chaise lounges and umbrellas lining all four pools (three family pools and one adults-only pool), and an adjacent private beach and lagoon.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

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The colony also has a population of New Zealand fur seals that laze around the rocks frequented by flocks of seabirds.

— Todd Symons, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
The pigs that would soon enough become lunch lazed in the compost-pile mud in front of a five-star-hotel-worthy view of the Cretan Sea.

— Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

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The most basic building block is warmer water temperatures, which peak in September after basking in summer’s heat, and provide fuel for storms to form and strengthen.

— Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Running until mid-October, the ride is an excellent way to bask in New England’s autumnal glory and drops passengers off right at the resort’s Cliff House Restaurant for a scenic meal.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of bask

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Visiting missionaries fill tribal members’ gas tanks and replace their sagging roofs.

— Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
While execs don’t publicly characterize it this way, it was motivated in part by Comcast’s sagging stock price, which reflects growing concern about pressure on broadband growth.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of sag

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And in fairness, there was a cognizant effort to keep Ohtani as rested as possible, including a season-long six-man rotation and an attempt to maneuver Ohtani’s starts to line up on games prior to a team off day, when possible.

— Katie Woo, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The National Academy of Sciences in 2003, and the American Psychological Association in a 2004 review, concluded that the polygraph rests more on theater than fact.

— Brian O'Neill, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

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