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torpidly

[/ˈtɔːr.pɪd.li/]
adverb
letargicamente
1. In a sluggish, slow, or lethargic manner; without energy or alertness
He torpidly dragged himself out of bed on that cold winter morning.
Ele se arrastou letargicamente para fora da cama naquela manhã fria de inverno.
2. In a dull or apathetic way; showing lack of interest or vigor
The student torpidly responded to the teacher's questions.
O estudante respondeu letargicamente às perguntas do professor.
Synonyms
sluggishlylethargicallylanguidlyinertlyapatheticallydully
Antonyms
vigorouslyenergeticallybrisklyactivelyalertly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
letargicamente
Standard usage in Brazil
Portugal
letargicamente
Standard usage in Portugal
General Brazilian
vagarosamente
Alternative, emphasizing slowness rather than lethargy

Related Idioms & Phrases

move at a snail's pace
drag one's feet
be half asleep
move through molasses
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