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sluggish

slug·gish

sluggish

 
pronunciation:
sluh gihsh
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: moving slowly.
The river was sluggish in July.The store experienced sluggish sales after it changed location.
synonyms:
lazy, slow
antonyms:
quick, swift
similar words:
slack
definition 2: lazy or without energy.
After the big meal, I felt sluggish.
synonyms:
lazy, lethargic
antonyms:
animated
similar words:
idle, inert, lifeless, slack
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derivations: sluggishly (adv.), sluggishness (n.)