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lethargically

[/ləˈθɑːrdʒɪkli/]
adverb
letargicamente
1. In a manner lacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness; sluggishly or apathetically
She moved lethargically through the crowded store after working a long shift.
Ela se movia letargicamente pela loja lotada após trabalhar um turno longo.
2. In a way characterized by drowsiness or lack of alertness
He lethargically scrolled through his phone without really paying attention.
Ele folheava seu telefone letargicamente sem realmente prestar atenção.
Synonyms
sluggishlylistlesslyapatheticallytorpidlylanguidlydrowsily
Antonyms
energeticallyvigorouslyactivelyenthusiasticallybriskly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
letargicamente
Standard usage; also 'de forma letárgica' or 'preguiçosamente'
Portugal
letargicamente
Standard usage; may also use 'morosamente' or 'indolentemente'

Related Idioms & Phrases

move like a snail
drag one's feet
lack pep in one's step
in a daze
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