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- [in-dl-uh nt]
- /ˈɪn dl ənt/
- /ˈɪn.dəl.ən/
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- [in-dl-uh nt]
- /ˈɪn dl ənt/
Definitions of indolently word
- adjective indolently having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful: an indolent person. 1
- adjective indolently Pathology. causing little or no pain; inactive or relatively benign: an indolent ulcer that is not painful and is slow to heal. 1
- noun indolently In an indolent manner. 1
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Origin of indolently
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin indolent- (stem of indolēns), equivalent to in- in-3 + dolent- (stem of dolēns) present participle of dolēre to be pain-ful, be in pain; see dole2, -ent
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Parts of speech for Indolently
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indolently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indolently
adv indolently
- lazily — averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.
- languidly — lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow: a languid manner.
- calmly — You can use calmly to emphasize that someone is behaving in a very controlled or ordinary way in a frightening or unusual situation.
- comfortably — If you do something comfortably, you do it easily.
- deliberately — carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional: a deliberate lie.
adverb indolently
- idly — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
- languorously — characterized by languor; languid.
- apathetically — having or showing little or no emotion: apathetic behavior.
- laxly — not strict or severe; careless or negligent: lax morals; a lax attitude toward discipline.
- unhurriedly — not hurried; leisurely; deliberate: an unhurried day; an unhurried decision.
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adv indolently
- hectically — characterized by intense agitation, excitement, confused and rapid movement, etc.: The week before the trip was hectic and exhausting.
- hurriedly — moving or working rapidly, especially forced or required to hurry, as a person.
adverb indolently
- energetically — In an energetic manner.
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