lethargic
pronunciation
How to pronounce lethargic in British English:
UK [lə'θɑ:dʒɪk]
How to pronounce lethargic in American English:
US [ləˈθɑrdʒɪk]
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- Adjective:
- deficient in alertness or activity
Word Origin
- lethargic (adj.)
- late 14c., litargik, from Latin lethargicus "affected with lethargy," from Greek lethargikos, from lethargos (see lethargy). Related: Lethargically.
Example
- 1. The miserably hot weather made them all lethargic .
- 2. Sometimes you can get upset , lethargic and frustrated simply because you 've been too much of a slob too long .
- 3. Sluggish in action or motion ; lethargic .
- 4. I often find single dogs kept in kennels can become morose or lethargic .
- 5. The stuffy room made her lethargic .