C2adverbformalemotionssociety
US/ˈɪn.də.lənt.li/
UK/ˈɪn.də.lənt.li/
in a lazy way, because you do not want to make any effort
In context
The cat stretched indolently in the sun and ignored the birds completely.
He leaned indolently against the wall while the others carried the boxes.
The river flowed indolently through the flat green fields.
Words that go with indolently
verb + adverb
- lounge indolentlyThey lounged indolently by the pool all afternoon.
- stretch indolentlyShe stretched indolently and yawned.
- drift indolentlyThe boat drifted indolently down the canal.
- wave indolentlyHe waved indolently at the passing cars.
- sit indolentlyThe guard sat indolently at the gate, reading a magazine.