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sluggish

/ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

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adjective

/ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/B2formal
  • ruОписывает что-то, что движется, работает или функционирует медленно, с малой энергией или скоростью.

Describes something that moves, operates, or functions slowly, with little energy or speed.

  1. Slow-moving or lacking energyB1formal

    Moving or reacting more slowly than normal; lacking energy or alertness.

    ruМедлительный

    • I felt sluggish after eating a heavy lunch.
    • The economy has been sluggish for the past year.
    • The computer's performance is sluggish due to low memory.

    Synonymsapatheticdullinactiveinertlanguidlethargiclistlessphlegmaticslowtorpid

    Antonymsactivealertbriskenergeticfastlivelyquickrapid

  2. Slow in flow or movementB2formal

    Moving or flowing with little speed or force.

    ruМедленный

    • The river was sluggish after the dry season.
    • Traffic was sluggish during the rush hour.
    • The sluggish stream barely moved over the rocks.

    Synonymscreepinglanguidlethargicslowslow-movingtorpid

    Antonymsfastquickrapidspeedyswift

Forms
  • sluggisher comparative form
  • sluggishest superlative form
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