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lethargic

adjective/ləˈθɑːr.dʒɪk/

sluggish; lacking energy

Synonyms

• sluggish
• torpid
• listless

Antonyms

• energetic
• lively
• vigorous

lethargic in a sentence

Where it comes from

From Greek lēthē 'forgetfulness' + argos 'idle'

Memory hook

LETHargic = LET'S just lie here.

Read it in context

• The Line Between Gardens Narrative

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