Moving or proceeding at a notably slow or casual speed
“The car may not start well and works rather sluggishly until the engine warms up.”
Slowly, in a laborious or ponderous manner
In a manner that is sluggish, without enthusiasm
“Others describe feeling sluggish in the morning but become increasingly alert and energized as the day progresses.”
In a tedious or insipid manner, lacking in energy or interest
“The performance of this sector was undermined by a sluggish performance by the tourism industry.”
Adverb for inactive or stagnant in progress or movement
“A series of measures were introduced to kickstart the sluggish economy.”
(colloquial) Adverb for physically weak
(stock market) Adverb for tending towards lower prices
Adverb for out of practice in a skill or subject
Adverb for in a state of unhappiness or depression
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