LETHARGIC

lethargic, unenergetic

(adjective) deficient in alertness or activity; “bullfrogs became lethargic with the first cold nights”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

lethargic (comparative more lethargic, superlative most lethargic)

sluggish, slow

indifferent, apathetic

Synonyms

• torpid

• lazy

• unmoving

Source: Wiktionary


Le*thar"gic, Le*thar"gic*al, a. Etym: [L. lethargicus, Gr. léthargique. See Lethargy.]

Definition: Pertaining to, affected with, or resembling, lethargy; morbidly drowsy; dull; heavy.

– Le*thar"gic*al*ly, v.

– Le*thar"gic*al*ness, n.

– Le*thar"gic*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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