as in sleepy
slow to move or act
a big meal always makes me feel lethargic and sleepy
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Continue reading … 'RED FLAG' – Solo dolphin looking very ‘lethargic’ is spotted far island in major city as experts share warning.
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Fox News, 8 Aug. 2024
The deputy reported Payne had a strong odor of intoxicants, glassed over and watery eyes and monotone and lethargic speech, according to the affidavit.
—Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 29 July 2024
The baby, less than a year old, was pale and lethargic.
—Lonyae Coulter, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2024
Extra workloads and lengthened seasons have been blamed for everything from MLB pitcher injuries to lethargic play in UEFA Euro 2024.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 July 2024
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Fox News, 8 Aug. 2024
The deputy reported Payne had a strong odor of intoxicants, glassed over and watery eyes and monotone and lethargic speech, according to the affidavit.
—Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 29 July 2024
The baby, less than a year old, was pale and lethargic.
—Lonyae Coulter, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2024
Extra workloads and lengthened seasons have been blamed for everything from MLB pitcher injuries to lethargic play in UEFA Euro 2024.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for lethargic
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“Lethargic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lethargic. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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