Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sluggish
adjective
/ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
Definition
moving or operating more slowly than usual; lacking in energy or alertness.
Examples
- The sluggish river barely moved through the flat landscape.
- After a long night of sleep, I felt sluggish and needed coffee to wake up.
- The economy has been sluggish, showing little growth over the past year.
Meaning
Sluggish describes a state of being slow, lacking liveliness, or displaying a lack of energy or enthusiasm.
Synonyms
- lethargic
- slow
- inactive
- listless
- dull
