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Synonyms for lazily


Grammar : Adv
Spell : ley-zee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈleɪ zi



Définition of lazily

Origin :
  • 1580s, from lazy + -ly (2).
  • adv indolently
Example sentences :
  • Men were lazily coming and going through a door that led into the baths.
  • Extract from : « Buried Cities: Pompeii, Olympia, Mycenae » by Jennie Hall
  • You shall not wait a moment,' returned his friend, as he lazily crossed his legs.
  • Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens
  • Albert's mind was lazily drifting in search of the pleasing combination.
  • Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • “Oh, there are exceptions to that rule,” said Kate lazily, with a yawn.
  • Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham
  • George Lee, with a smile on his boyish face, lazily moved his head.
  • Extract from : « Snow-Bound at Eagle's » by Bret Harte
  • Zenobia laughed too, and, lazily turning the chair around, dropped into it.
  • Extract from : « Snow-Bound at Eagle's » by Bret Harte
  • On the contrary, she seemed to be lazily effeminate in body and mind.
  • Extract from : « Snow-Bound at Eagle's » by Bret Harte
  • "Yes, take them back to the Hall," said the young gentleman, lazily.
  • Extract from : « Aunt Rachel » by David Christie Murray
  • "The evidence is very strong," she said, lazily settling her deshabille.
  • Extract from : « The Crooked House » by Brandon Fleming
  • "You needn't worry," said Mrs. Ranny, lazily lighting her cigarette.
  • Extract from : « Quin » by Alice Hegan Rice

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