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lazily

[/ˈleɪzɪli/]
adverb
preguiçosamente
1. In a manner showing a lack of effort or energy; without enthusiasm or vigor
He lazily stretched his arms after waking up.
Ele se espreguiçou preguiçosamente depois de acordar.
2. Slowly and in a relaxed manner; without hurry
The boat drifted lazily down the river.
O barco flutuava preguiçosamente rio abaixo.
3. In a way that avoids work or effort; idly
She spent the afternoon lazily reading on the couch.
Ela passou a tarde preguiçosamente lendo no sofá.
Synonyms
idlysluggishlylethargicallyindolentlylistlessly
Antonyms
activelyenergeticallyvigorouslydiligentlyindustriously

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preguiçosamente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
preguiçosamente
Standard usage, sometimes with emphasis on relaxed manner
Rio de Janeiro
preguiçosamente
Common in casual speech
Portugal
preguiçosamente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

lazily drift/float - fluir/derivar preguiçosamente
lazily stretch - espreguiçar-se preguiçosamente
move lazily - mover-se indolentemente
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