Meaning & use

Lazily

adverb·Everyday

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In an unhurried, relaxed, or idle manner, without much effort or energy.

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The cat stretched lazily in the warm afternoon sun.

They spent the holiday lazily floating down the river on inner tubes.

A note on using this word

Can describe either genuine laziness or simply a slow, relaxed pace without any negative judgment.

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