as in sleepy
slow to move or act
a big meal always makes me feel lethargic and sleepy
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Recent Examples of lethargic
These signs include being lethargic, becoming overexcitable when receiving attention, showing destructive behaviors, appetite changes and changes in vocalizations.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
The other sea lion, a 6-month-old pup, was rescued after it was seen in Point Loma, isolated, underweight and lethargic, rescuers said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 11 Feb. 2025
Water temperatures in Pensacola Beach hit 47 degrees on Jan. 23, prompting calls from beachgoers who spotted lethargic turtles washing up on shore, according to Gulf Coast Turtle Watch.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
That’s fewer sales than the extended lethargic markets of the early-to-mid 1990s.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 17 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
The other sea lion, a 6-month-old pup, was rescued after it was seen in Point Loma, isolated, underweight and lethargic, rescuers said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 11 Feb. 2025
Water temperatures in Pensacola Beach hit 47 degrees on Jan. 23, prompting calls from beachgoers who spotted lethargic turtles washing up on shore, according to Gulf Coast Turtle Watch.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
That’s fewer sales than the extended lethargic markets of the early-to-mid 1990s.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lethargic
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At around 270 square miles, Menorca charms travelers with its sleepy villages (like Fornells and Binibeca), history (centuries-old lighthouses and archaeological sites), local wines, and under-the-radar beaches.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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The story of this estate began when the original owners transported two period buildings from Melbourne to a sleepy farm town along the Murray River.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Preview Robert De Niro's Netflix thriller 'Zero Day' is a starry but dull dud: Review Patrick Schwarzenegger is 'White Lotus' Season 3 breakout, and dad Arnold is pumped Donnie Wahlberg is heading to 'Blue Bloods' Boston spinoff Ralph Macchio and William Zabka were 'Karate Kid' rivals.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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This portable, rollerball serum can be used twice a day on dull, uneven, and post-blemish skin.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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Its performance—powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 and 4 GB of RAM—is sluggish.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
27 Feb. 2025
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Tax season continued its sluggish start into early February, but tax refunds continued to steadily roll out the door.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Lethargic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lethargic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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