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sluggish

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: lacking energy, slow-moving, or inactive

Synonyms: slow, lethargic, inactive

Antonyms: energetic, lively, active

Sense 1:

Usage: After a heavy meal, I always feel sluggish and struggle to stay awake.

Example Sentence: The hot weather made everyone feel sluggish and unproductive.

Sense 2:

Usage: The sluggish turtle slowly crawled across the sand towards the water.

Example Sentence: The sluggish traffic delayed our arrival at the airport.

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: a slow or lazy person or animal

Sense 1:

Usage: My brother is such a sluggish in the morning; it takes him forever to get ready.

Example Sentence: The bear in the zoo appeared to be more sluggish than the others.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: in a slow, lazy, or inactive manner

Sense 1:

Usage: The old dog walked sluggish towards its bed for a nap.

Example Sentence: She spoke sluggish, as if she was half asleep.

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