slackly
gb/slˈækli/ us/slˈækli/
C1
Kiingereza
lazán, ernyedten, erőtlenül, nem elég szigorúan
C1
1
lazán
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The belt was tied slackly.
Az öv lazán volt megkötve.
The rope hung slackly.
A kötél lazán lógott.
Kosa la kawaida:
Do not confuse with slack (informal) meaning “not busy” (e.g., a slack day).
Maana
loosely; not tight
Miunganiko ya maneno
hang slackly
|lie slackly
|drape slackly
|fall slackly
|slackly tied
|slackly knotted
|slackly held
|slackly stretched
|slackly looped
|slackly wrapped
Visawe
loosely (More general and much more common.)
|
laxly (Often suggests not tight; can also suggest not strict.)
Vinyume
tightly (Firmly fastened or stretched.)
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tautly (Stretched tight with no slack.)
Mada
daily_life
|clothing
|materials
Ufafanuzi
In a loose way, not tight.
In a loose way, without being stretched, tightened, or held firmly.
C1
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
His arms hung slackly.
A karjai ernyedten lógtak.
My hand lay slackly on the table.
A kezem ernyedten feküdt az asztalon.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may overuse it where “slowly” fits; slackly is about limpness/weakness, not speed.
Maana
limply; without energy
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Visawe
limply (Direct synonym for physical limpness.)
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weakly (Emphasizes lack of strength more than looseness.)
Vinyume
stiffly (With rigid muscles or posture.)
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firmly (With strength or control.)
Mada
body_health
|emotions
Ufafanuzi
In a weak, limp way.
In a limp or weak way, showing little strength, tension, or energy.
C1
FORMAL
3
lazán
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The rules were enforced slackly.
A szabályokat nem elég szigorúan tartatták be.
The factory was slackly supervised.
A gyárat nem elég szigorúan felügyelték.
Kosa la kawaida:
Do not use to mean “late” or “behind schedule”; use “slowly” or “not on time.”
Maana
laxly; not strictly
Miunganiko ya maneno
slackly enforced
|slackly regulated
|slackly supervised
|slackly monitored
|slackly controlled
|slackly applied
|slackly administered
|slackly managed
Visawe
leniently (Focuses on being forgiving rather than careless.)
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laxly (Closest in meaning; common in formal writing.)
Vinyume
strictly (With firm rules and enforcement.)
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rigorously (With thorough, careful enforcement.)
Mada
law
|government
|business
Ufafanuzi
Not strictly or carefully enough.
In a way that is not strict, careful, or properly controlled; with too little enforcement or attention.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
slackly
IPA
GB/slˈækli/
US/slˈækli/
Silabi na mkazo
slackly (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (slackly)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: slackly
- Plural: slacklies
Semi
Bado hakuna semi zilizounganishwa na ingizo hili.