slackly
gb/slˈækli/ us/slˈækli/
C1
Englisch
lazán, ernyedten, erőtlenül, nem elég szigorúan
C1
1
lazán
B1
Verwendungsmuster:
[something] hangs/lies/drapes slackly
The rope hung slackly between the posts.
A kötél lazán lógott az oszlopok között.
Her scarf draped slackly over one shoulder.
A sála lazán az egyik vállára omlott.
The curtain fell slackly after the rail came loose.
Beispiele für Lernende
The belt was tied slackly.
Az öv lazán volt megkötve.
The rope hung slackly.
A kötél lazán lógott.
Häufiger Fehler:
Do not confuse with slack (informal) meaning “not busy” (e.g., a slack day).
Bedeutung
loosely; not tight
Wortverbindungen
hang slackly
|lie slackly
|drape slackly
|fall slackly
|slackly tied
|slackly knotted
|slackly held
|slackly stretched
|slackly looped
|slackly wrapped
Synonyme
loosely (More general and much more common.)
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laxly (Often suggests not tight; can also suggest not strict.)
Antonyme
tightly (Firmly fastened or stretched.)
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tautly (Stretched tight with no slack.)
Themen
daily_life
|clothing
|materials
Definition
In a loose way, not tight.
In a loose way, without being stretched, tightened, or held firmly.
C1
2
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone]'s [arms/hands] hang slackly
His arms hung slackly by his sides as he listened.
Miközben hallgatta, a karjai ernyedten lógtak az oldala mellett.
After the injection, her hand lay slackly on the bed.
Az injekció után a keze ernyedten feküdt az ágyon.
He stood with his mouth slackly open, too tired to speak.
Beispiele für Lernende
His arms hung slackly.
A karjai ernyedten lógtak.
My hand lay slackly on the table.
A kezem ernyedten feküdt az asztalon.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may overuse it where “slowly” fits; slackly is about limpness/weakness, not speed.
Bedeutung
limply; without energy
Wortverbindungen
hang slackly at his sides
|hands fell slackly
|jaw slackly open
|muscles slackly relaxed
|mouth hung slackly
|shoulders slumped slackly
|legs lay slackly
|head lolled slackly
Synonyme
limply (Direct synonym for physical limpness.)
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weakly (Emphasizes lack of strength more than looseness.)
Antonyme
stiffly (With rigid muscles or posture.)
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firmly (With strength or control.)
Themen
body_health
|emotions
Definition
In a weak, limp way.
In a limp or weak way, showing little strength, tension, or energy.
C1
FORMAL
3
lazán
B1
Verwendungsmuster:
[rule/law/standard] is enforced slackly
Safety rules were enforced slackly for years.
A biztonsági szabályokat évekig nem elég szigorúan tartatták be.
The policy was applied slackly across different departments.
A szabályzatot a különböző osztályokon nem elég szigorúan alkalmazták.
The industry remained slackly regulated until the scandal.
Beispiele für Lernende
The rules were enforced slackly.
A szabályokat nem elég szigorúan tartatták be.
The factory was slackly supervised.
A gyárat nem elég szigorúan felügyelték.
Häufiger Fehler:
Do not use to mean “late” or “behind schedule”; use “slowly” or “not on time.”
Bedeutung
laxly; not strictly
Wortverbindungen
slackly enforced
|slackly regulated
|slackly supervised
|slackly monitored
|slackly controlled
|slackly applied
|slackly administered
|slackly managed
Synonyme
leniently (Focuses on being forgiving rather than careless.)
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laxly (Closest in meaning; common in formal writing.)
Antonyme
strictly (With firm rules and enforcement.)
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rigorously (With thorough, careful enforcement.)
Themen
law
|government
|business
Definition
Not strictly or carefully enough.
In a way that is not strict, careful, or properly controlled; with too little enforcement or attention.
Grammatik
Grundform
slackly
IPA
GB/slˈækli/
US/slˈækli/
Silben & Betonung
slackly (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (slackly)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: slackly
- Plural: slacklies
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