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

This 110-inch-wide sofa gives you plenty of room for family movie nights, weekend lounging, and nights with friends. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

The Airstream walls are on the thinner side, and because the property encourages outdoor lounging, evenings can be lively—something light sleepers may want to note. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

For the sofa, Kut opted for a modular pale gray Burrow number that tucks into the corner for comfortable lounging and doubles as a twin bed for overnight visitors. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026

Among the amenities are a spacious lounging or working area, air conditioning, restrooms and easy parking. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

Kayaking, paddleboarding, and other aquatic sports are also available, though sun-seekers will be perfectly content lounging, reading, and napping with the property’s flat-as-glass horizon as the background. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 25 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

Verb

With a sizable beam of 45 feet, Whisper offers ample space for both lounging and entertaining across five decks. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026

In an Instagram carousel posted on Saturday, May 15, the actress, 53, shared a sweet snap of herself and her lookalike daughter, 22, lounging in coordinating swimsuits. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

The 46-year-old singer took to Instagram to share a series of photos from her birthday trip to paradise, including one of her lounging in her bikini. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

The thick foam cushion is comfortable for long reading, lounging, and work-from-home sessions. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026

Without a clear layout, combining dining, lounging, entertaining, and play areas into one open area can make the yard feel cramped and disorganized. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026

This two-piece set was particularly designed for lounging and getting things done alike. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026

Guests can spot her prints while lounging outside, sip cocktails created for the occasion, and shop for clothes that suit their trip. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Elsewhere in the photo carousel, Berry is seen lounging poolside. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026