sluggish
Translation
sluggish, lethargic, slow-moving
Examples
The economy has been sluggish for months.
The economy has been sluggish for months.
I feel sluggish after a big meal.
I feel sluggish after a big meal.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) sluggish to be slow or inactive The market is sluggish today.
a sluggish ((noun)) a slow or inactive (noun) He has a sluggish metabolism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lethargic, slow, inactive; Antonyms: energetic, fast, active
Etymology
From Middle English 'sluggissh', meaning 'lazy'. Related to the animal 'slug'.
Memory Tips
Imagine moving as slowly as a slug, the garden pest. Both words share a root.