slackly
gb/slˈækli/ us/slˈækli/
C1
Inglese
lazán, ernyedten, erőtlenül, nem elég szigorúan
C1
1
lazán
B1
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
The belt was tied slackly.
Az öv lazán volt megkötve.
The rope hung slackly.
A kötél lazán lógott.
Errore comune:
Do not confuse with slack (informal) meaning “not busy” (e.g., a slack day).
Significato
loosely; not tight
Collocazioni
hang slackly
|lie slackly
|drape slackly
|fall slackly
|slackly tied
|slackly knotted
|slackly held
|slackly stretched
|slackly looped
|slackly wrapped
Sinonimi
loosely (More general and much more common.)
|
laxly (Often suggests not tight; can also suggest not strict.)
Contrari
tightly (Firmly fastened or stretched.)
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tautly (Stretched tight with no slack.)
Temi
daily_life
|clothing
|materials
Definizione
In a loose way, not tight.
In a loose way, without being stretched, tightened, or held firmly.
C1
2
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
His arms hung slackly.
A karjai ernyedten lógtak.
My hand lay slackly on the table.
A kezem ernyedten feküdt az asztalon.
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse it where “slowly” fits; slackly is about limpness/weakness, not speed.
Significato
limply; without energy
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
limply (Direct synonym for physical limpness.)
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weakly (Emphasizes lack of strength more than looseness.)
Contrari
stiffly (With rigid muscles or posture.)
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firmly (With strength or control.)
Temi
body_health
|emotions
Definizione
In a weak, limp way.
In a limp or weak way, showing little strength, tension, or energy.
C1
FORMAL
3
lazán
B1
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
The rules were enforced slackly.
A szabályokat nem elég szigorúan tartatták be.
The factory was slackly supervised.
A gyárat nem elég szigorúan felügyelték.
Errore comune:
Do not use to mean “late” or “behind schedule”; use “slowly” or “not on time.”
Significato
laxly; not strictly
Collocazioni
slackly enforced
|slackly regulated
|slackly supervised
|slackly monitored
|slackly controlled
|slackly applied
|slackly administered
|slackly managed
Sinonimi
leniently (Focuses on being forgiving rather than careless.)
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laxly (Closest in meaning; common in formal writing.)
Contrari
strictly (With firm rules and enforcement.)
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rigorously (With thorough, careful enforcement.)
Temi
law
|government
|business
Definizione
Not strictly or carefully enough.
In a way that is not strict, careful, or properly controlled; with too little enforcement or attention.
Grammatica
Forma base
slackly
IPA
GB/slˈækli/
US/slˈækli/
Sillabe e accento
slackly (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (slackly)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: slackly
- Plural: slacklies
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