Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tarriest
Adjective
/ˈtæri.əst/
Definition
The form of ‘tarry’ that describes the quality of being slow to leave or lingering.
Examples
- She was the tarriest guest at the party, arriving long after everyone else had left.
- His tarriest habits made it difficult for him to keep appointments.
- The tarriest clouds in the sky hinted at an approaching storm.
Meaning
Describes someone or something that delays or lingers more than necessary.
Synonyms
- Lingering
- Delay
- Loitering
- Procrastinating
