as in sleepy
slow to move or act
a big meal always makes me feel lethargic and sleepy
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Recent Examples of lethargic
Chelsea’s income from Stamford Bridge has been particularly lethargic.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
But his first few weeks in office have been disappointingly lethargic, in contrast to the focused energy coming from the White House.
—Adrian Wooldridge, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
But the narrative of a lethargic civil service in bad need of work discipline was set in motion.
—Charlie Tyson, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
More Energy Colds often sap your energy, leaving you lethargic and unlikely to get out of bed.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
But his first few weeks in office have been disappointingly lethargic, in contrast to the focused energy coming from the White House.
—Adrian Wooldridge, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
But the narrative of a lethargic civil service in bad need of work discipline was set in motion.
—Charlie Tyson, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
More Energy Colds often sap your energy, leaving you lethargic and unlikely to get out of bed.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lethargic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lethargic
Adjective
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Ultimately, what was once a sleepy and steady sector of the US economy is starting to become much more dynamic.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The queen, who is currently competing on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, is near-singlehandedly turning the All Stars franchise from a sleepy series to a must-watch by playing the game strategically and having fun doing it.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The bittersweet result didn’t dull a remarkable career and legacy for Kelly.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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But the drama can be very stolid, borderline dull at times.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The wrap will return to McDonald’s menus on July 10 as the company struggles to turnaround a sluggish start to the year.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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With limited law enforcement action targeting clearnet advertisers and a sluggish regulatory response, the risk-reward balance heavily favors fraudsters.—
Dr. David Maimon,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Lethargic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lethargic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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