C1adverbformalhealthemotions
US/ləˈθɑːr.dʒɪ.kə.li/
UK/ləˈθɑː.dʒɪ.kə.li/
in a slow, tired way, with very little energy
In context
After the long flight, he moved lethargically around the hotel room.
The students answered lethargically on the hot afternoon.
She stirred her coffee lethargically and stared out of the window.
Words that go with lethargically
verb + adverb
- move lethargicallyThe old dog moved lethargically across the porch.
- respond lethargicallyThe market responded lethargically to the new policy.
- say lethargically"I'm too tired to cook tonight," he said lethargically.
- sit lethargicallyThe cat sat lethargically in the sun all afternoon.
- speak lethargicallyHe spoke lethargically, as if he had not slept.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He walked lethargic to the door.Correct: He walked lethargically to the door.