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