lethargically
lethargically — adverb
1. doing something slowly and with very little energy, as if you are too tired or u
doing something slowly and with very little energy, as if you are too tired or uninterested to make much of an effort
Hamza walked lethargically to the kitchen, still half-asleep after his long flight.
adverb of manner: walked lethargically
The cat moved lethargically in the afternoon heat, barely lifting its head.
Dahlia shrugged lethargically when asked about the unread emails on her desk.
Hiro nodded lethargically during the meeting, struggling to keep his eyes open.
The old ceiling fan spun lethargically, doing little to cool the hot room.
- sluggishly
emphasises slow speed of movement rather than lack of interest or energy
- listlessly
closer in meaning, with a stronger sense of aimlessness and low spirits
- apathetically
focuses on lack of interest or concern, not necessarily physical slowness
- energetically
with active strength and enthusiasm
- vigorously
with strong, forceful physical energy
文法句型
verb + lethargically
用法筆記
Commonly describes physical actions and gestures (moving, speaking, reacting) rather than cognitive processes. Often used with verbs of motion or bodily response.