LAZY
1la·zy adj \ˈlā-zē\
la·zi·erla·zi·est
Definition of LAZY
1a : disinclined to activity or exertion : not energetic or vigorous b : encouraging inactivity or indolence <a lazy summer day>
2: moving slowly : sluggish
3: droopy, lax <a rabbit with lazy ears>
4: placed on its side <lazy E livestock brand>
5: not rigorous or strict <lazy scholarship>
— la·zi·ly \-zə-lē\ adverb
— la·zi·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun
— la·zy·ish \-zē-ish\ adjective
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Examples of LAZY
a lazy child who avoided household chores
I should have done more work this weekend, but I was feeling lazy.
a hawk flying in lazy circles
Origin of LAZY
perhaps from Middle Low German lasich feeble; akin to Middle High German erleswen to become weak
First Known Use: 1549
Related to LAZY
Synonyms: idle, indolent, shiftless, slothful
Antonyms: industrious
Related Words: apathetic, drowsy, dull, inert, languorous, lazyish, lethargic, listless, quiescent, sleepy, sluggish, supine, torpid
Near Antonyms: ambitious, diligent, enterprising, zealous; active, animated, bouncing, brisk, dynamic, energetic, exuberant, frisky, jaunty, jazzy, lively, peppy, perky, pert, snappy, spirited, sprightly, springy, vigorous, vivacious, zippy
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Synonym Discussion of LAZY
lazy, indolent, slothful mean not easily aroused to activity. lazy suggests a disinclination to work or to take trouble <take-out foods for lazy cooks>. indolent suggests a love of ease and a dislike of movement or activity <the heat made us indolent>. slothful implies a temperamental inability to act promptly or speedily when action or speed is called for <fired for being slothful about filling orders>.
Rhymes with LAZY
crazy, daisy, hazy, mazy
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