as in slowly
at a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected
some students laggardly wandered in to class, obviously dreading the upcoming quiz
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slowly
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This pattern can slowly chip away at your self-trust and experience of emotional safety within relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025 -
Compost releases nutrients slowly over time, feeding plants and beneficial soil microbes alike.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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“Laggardly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laggardly. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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