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lethargic

/ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk/
le · thar · gic lə · ˈθɑːr · dʒɪk
English Definition
adj. feeling a lack of energy or interest
中文释义
无精打采的,昏睡的
Significado en Español
letárgico
한국어 뜻
무기력한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Example Sentence

He felt lethargic after the big meal.

吃了一顿大餐后他感到昏昏欲睡。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “lethargic”:

  1. A energetic
  2. B vigorous
  3. C sluggish
  4. D lively
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C — sluggish. “lethargic” means adj. feeling a lack of energy or interest

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

After the huge holiday meal, everyone felt heavy, slow, and ______.

  1. A lively
  2. B energetic
  3. C lethargic
  4. D alert
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C — lethargic. “lethargic” means adj. feeling a lack of energy or interest

Common questions about “lethargic”

What does “lethargic” mean?

lethargic — adj. feeling a lack of energy or interest. In Chinese: 无精打采的,昏睡的.

How do you pronounce “lethargic”?

lethargic is pronounced /ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: le · thar · gic.

How do you use “lethargic” in a sentence?

He felt lethargic after the big meal. (吃了一顿大餐后他感到昏昏欲睡。)

What are synonyms for “lethargic”?

sluggish, listless, drowsy — all close in meaning to lethargic (adj. feeling a lack of energy or interest).

Is “lethargic” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. lethargic appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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