Synonyms of lounging

lounging 1 of 3

adjective

as in loafing

Related Words

• loafing
• lethargic
• leisurely
• loitering
• crawling
• inert
• inactive
• deliberate
• lingering
• dragging
• creeping
• poking
• ambling
• dallying
• unhurried
• lagging
• dilatory
• measured
• dillydallying
• strolling
• languid
• laggard
• tarrying
• sluggish
• poky
• shuffling
• dawdling
• tardy
• plodding
• snaillike
• slow
• procrastinating
• snail-paced
• heavy-footed
• decelerating
• slowing
• inching
• slow-footed
• stalling
• filibustering

Dissimilar Words

• rushing
• running
• flying
• rapid
• racing
• quick
• ready
• lightning
• breathless
• swift
• speedy
• fleet
• hasty
• brisk
• speeding
• dizzy
• bolting
• fast
• meteoric
• whirlwind
• rocketing
• snappy
• prompt
• expeditious
• scooting
• hurrying
• scurrying
• zipping
• scudding
• whirling
• barreling
• whisking
• careering
• warp-speed
• breakneck
• accelerated
• rushed
• hurried
• hastened
• quickened

lounging

2 of 3

noun

as in lolling

Related Words

• loafing
• lolling
• dallying
• goldbricking
• lethargy
• languor
• indolence
• sloth
• apathy
• inertia
• laziness
• supineness
• sluggishness
• lassitude
• listlessness
• shiftlessness
• idleness

Dissimilar Words

• industry
• drive
• enterprise
• go
• initiative
• industriousness
• ambition
• hustle
• diligence
• energy
• perseverance
• vigor
• animation
• exuberance
• assiduity
• vitality
• pep
• liveliness
• vivacity
• robustness
• vim
• briskness
• vibrancy
• sprightliness
• assiduousness
• lustiness
• jazziness
• peppiness

lounging

3 of 3

verb

present participle of lounge

1

as in relaxing

to refrain from labor or exertion

the construction workers spent their break lounging in the shade behind the building

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relaxing
• resting
• basking
• lolling
• reposing
• hanging
• loafing
• kicking back
• idling
• bumming
• hanging around
• hanging about
• slacking (off)
• goldbricking
• vegging out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• working
• laboring
• sweating
• struggling
• toiling
• plowing
• striving
• slaving
• plugging
• hustling
• grubbing
• straining
• plodding
• slogging
• pegging (away)
• humping
• exercising
• drudging
• moiling
• working out
• travailing

2

as in lazing

to spend time doing nothing

after putting in tons of overtime at the office, all we wanted to do on vacation was lounge around

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lazing
• loafing
• resting
• relaxing
• strolling
• lazying
• chilling
• lolling
• idling
• playing
• bumming
• dawdling
• poking
• hanging (around or out)
• droning
• hacking (around)
• killing time
• goofing (off)
• footling
• dillydallying
• vegging out
• kicking back
• mucking
• dallying
• messing
• hanging about
• lingering
• dozing
• twiddling one's thumbs
• monkeying
• kicking around
• sauntering
• hibernating
• fooling
• piddling
• loitering
• fiddling (around)
• ambling
• puttering (around)
• moseying
• pottering (around)
• estivating
• trifling
• swanning
• lagging
• tarrying
• malingering
• goldbricking
• truanting
• furloughing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• working
• laboring
• sweating
• toiling
• plowing
• plugging
• slaving
• hustling
• grinding
• grubbing
• humping
• plodding
• pegging
• applying
• buckling (down)
• drudging
• moiling
• travailing
• exerting
• putting out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lounging

Noun

Some only have two or three recline options, whereas top-dollar models can be adjusted between a set range of angles for a more personalized lounging experience. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

In summer, Barcelona’s high humidity dictates lazy beach lounging followed by long meals on restaurant terraces. — Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

Rather than crossbars, that rack comes furnished with a full deck floor designed specifically for scenic lounging. — New Atlas, 15 July 2026

Dotted with palm trees, the wraparound yard hosts a large swimming pool with a Baja shelf and a spillover spa, along with several spots ideal for alfresco lounging and entertaining. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 June 2026

Supports everyday comfort for both resting and extended lounging sessions. — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 27 June 2026

This 1889 Second Empire–style Victorian in the Gold Coast has a spacious roof terrace with a wrought-iron decorative railing, space for alfresco dining and lounging, and lake views. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 June 2026

The president also posted a fake image of himself and several of his administration officials in swimsuits, along with an unidentified woman in a bikini lounging in the water. — Willem Marx, NPR, 21 June 2026

This stunning wicker loveseat, complete with plush, high-performance cushions, would be the ideal addition to any front porch or balcony for casual outdoor lounging. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

Verb

For tennis lessons, swinging at the driving range, and even lounging on the couch, this skort works for a range of occasions. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

The scoop neck and open back give the suit a flirty feel without sacrificing security, making this pick ideal for swimming and poolside lounging alike. — Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 16 July 2026

Create your own camp schedule with activities including paddling and swimming around the lake, fishing, hiking, croquet, golf, pickleball, tennis, or just lounging at the kid-friendly pool complete with a snack shack. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Whether your pet spends weekends hiking the trails with you or simply lounging in the backyard, tick checks should be part of your routine, especially during tick season. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 July 2026

For everyday wear, a linen short and linen shirt combo is the perfect set for lounging at home or running errands. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

Getting the perfect shot of a lounging leopard seal or an emperor penguin posing in Antarctica is a photographer’s dream come true. — Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

Nearby Seaside welcomes Acro and Tierras guests for beach trips, infinity pools with expert service, and plenty of lounging spaces and cafes/bars to choose from. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

The cartoon for that month showed a uniformed military official lounging coquettishly on a bed, phone in hand. — Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026