Ingles

indolently

gb/ɪndoʊlˈɛntli/ us/ɪndoʊlˈɛntli/
C1 Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adverb literary C1 property
1

in a lazy, idle way

In a lazy way, without trying hard.

Padron ng paggamit: indolently + [verb]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse it with similar-sounding words like "independently" or use "indolent" (adjective) where an adverb is needed.
Mga kasingkahulugan
lazily (More common and neutral.) | idly (Emphasizes doing nothing in particular.) | listlessly (Suggests low energy or interest.)
Mga kasalungat
energetically (With a lot of energy and effort.) | industriously (Working hard and steadily.) | diligently (With careful, persistent effort.)
Mga kolokasyon
indolently lounging |indolently reclining |indolently watching |indolently scrolling |indolently sitting |indolently drifting |indolently stretching |indolently sipping |indolently flicking through |indolently staring
Mga tema
daily_life |work |behavior
Mga Halimbawa
  • He lay indolently on the sofa, ignoring the pile of laundry.
  • She answered indolently, as if the question wasn’t worth her attention.
  • They spent the afternoon indolently browsing online instead of packing.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He sat indolently and did no work.
  • She spoke indolently and slowly.
adverb literary C2 property
2

in a slow, languid way

In a slow, relaxed way.

Padron ng paggamit: indolently + [movement verb]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Using it for careful slowness ("slowly and carefully") rather than relaxed, low-energy slowness.
Mga kasingkahulugan
languidly (Highlights relaxed, low-energy movement, often due to heat or tiredness.) | leisurely (Emphasizes unhurried pace, less the sense of laziness.) | slowly (Neutral about attitude; lacks the ‘lazy’ feel.)
Mga kasalungat
briskly (Quickly and energetically.) | vigorously (With strong, forceful energy.)
Mga kolokasyon
indolently swaying |indolently swinging |indolently waving |indolently rolling |indolently turning |indolently circling
Mga tema
daily_life |movement |feelings
Mga Halimbawa
  • Leaves moved indolently in the hot afternoon air.
  • The cat’s tail swished indolently as it watched the birds.
  • A small boat drifted indolently across the lake.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The boat moved indolently on the water.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
indolently
IPA
GB/ɪndoʊlˈɛntli/
US/ɪndoʊlˈɛntli/
Mga pantig at diin
in - dol - ently (3 pantig)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ently)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: indolently
  • Plural: indolentlies
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
indolentlies noun
Core family
indolent adjective C1 indolence noun C1
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