Angličtina

lethargically

gb/lˈɛθˈɑɹd͡ʒɪkəli/ us/lˈɛθˈɑɹd͡ʒɪkəli/
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adverb C1 property
1

in a tired, sluggish way

in a very tired and slow way

Vzorec užití: [someone] moves/walks/speaks [lethargically]
Častá chyba:
Often misspelled as *letargically*. Also overused where simple *slowly* is enough; *lethargically* implies low energy or listlessness.
Synonyma
sluggishly (Very close; emphasizes slow movement and low energy.) | listlessly (Emphasizes lack of interest or motivation as well as low energy.) | wearily (Focuses more on tiredness than on slowness.)
Antonyma
energetically (With lots of energy and effort.) | briskly (Quickly and actively, especially in movement.)
Kolokace
move lethargically |walk lethargically |trudge lethargically |drag oneself lethargically |speak lethargically |respond lethargically |blink lethargically |stir lethargically |yawn lethargically |nod lethargically
Témata
health |daily_life |movement |emotions
Příklady
  • After the flight, he shuffled lethargically to the baggage claim.
  • The dog lay in the shade, panting and lifting its head lethargically.
  • With a fever, she answered questions lethargically and closed her eyes again.
Učební příklady
  • I walked lethargically because I was sick.
  • He spoke lethargically after a long day.
adverb C1 property
2

slowly and without enthusiasm

slowly and with little activity or interest

Vzorec užití: [something] progresses/changes/recovers [lethargically]
Častá chyba:
Don’t use it for neutral delay alone; it usually suggests inactivity or dullness (people, systems, markets).
Synonyma
slowly (Neutral speed; does not necessarily imply low energy or lack of interest.) | lackadaisically (Stresses a careless, unconcerned attitude.) | apathetically (Stresses lack of interest or feeling, not just slowness.)
Antonyma
vigorously (With force and active effort.) | rapidly (At high speed; focuses on speed rather than energy.)
Kolokace
the economy grows lethargically |sales rise lethargically |the market reacts lethargically |progress remains lethargically slow |a recovery proceeds lethargically |the discussion moved lethargically |the project advanced lethargically |traffic flowed lethargically |the system runs lethargically |a campaign started lethargically
Témata
business |daily_life |technology |economy
Příklady
  • The economy expanded lethargically for most of the year.
  • The team started lethargically, and the meeting took an hour to get moving.
  • After the update, the app loaded lethargically on older phones.
Učební příklady
  • The project moved lethargically this month.
  • The market reacted lethargically to the news.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
lethargically
IPA
GB/lˈɛθˈɑɹd͡ʒɪkəli/
US/lˈɛθˈɑɹd͡ʒɪkəli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
leth - ar - gic - ally (4 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (leth)
Tvary slova
Noun
  • Base: lethargically
  • Plural: lethargicallies
Příbuzná slova
Forms
lethargicallies noun
Core family
lethargy noun C1 lethargic adjective B2
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