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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Word of the Day

29 December 2024

CHRONIC

(adjective) being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; “chronic indigestion”; “a chronic shortage of funds”; “a chronic invalid”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.

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