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adjective

Definition of dawdlingnext
as in leisurely
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed the dawdling pace of the movie was really making us restless

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dawdling

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verb

present participle of dawdle
1
as in delaying
to move or act slowly if you continue to dawdle, we'll be late for sure

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2
as in loafing
to spend time doing nothing accused the city council of dawdling even as the crime rate was spiraling out of control

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dawdling
  1. leisurely
  2. slow
  3. lingering
  4. idling
  5. lounging
  6. poking
  7. resting
  8. playing
Adjective
  • The film eschews traditional dramatic structures, unfolding episodically at a leisurely pace while Karoline struggles to keep her life from completely derailing.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Wild at Tart, is the place for a leisurely lunch with a variety of sharing plates focussed on a sustainable and seasonal approach.
    Michele Robson, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of leisurely
Adjective
  • Wine and conversation flow on a slow tour of the natural vineyards in Spain’s Castilla y León.
    Megan Lloyd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
  • No one knows for sure why the rally happens but some experts attribute it to such seasonal things as holiday shopping and investors wrapping up their books before the end of the year, ahead of a slower January.
    Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of slow
Verb
  • The medium-length and smooth finish leaves a lingering impression of vanilla, caramel, and oak.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The lingering autumn-like warmth not only offers pleasant days for outdoor activities but could also provide some financial relief for local households after the electric bill price hikes that usually happen during the scorching summer months in the city.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of lingering
Verb
  • An idling car uses only one gallon of gas per hour.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Thick swarms of black flies hummed and knocked against the windows of an idling car, while crows and vultures waited nearby — eyeballing the taut and bloated carcasses roasting in the October heat.
    Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of idling
Verb
  • The Gym People leggings feature thick, stretchy fabric that’s great for workouts, lounging, or running errands.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Bows and ostrich feather cuffs on your heavenly soft pajamas makes precious downtime of lazy mornings and late-night lounging delightfully decadent.
    Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of lounging
Verb
  • No leader wants to be like the movie Office Space, famous for poking fun at the flaws of the 1990s workplace cube farms and non-welcoming vibes.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Take Kule’s for example—the red stripes would look so chic poking out from beneath a tonal knit or ladylike jacket.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of poking
Verb
  • During the TikTok clip shared to @kobethelittleshiht, an account dedicated to Kobe the shih tzu, he can be seen resting his eyes.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • However, the 13 photos inside the album were actually of a group of people with a piece of uncooked meat, quite literally, resting on their shoulders.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of resting
Verb
  • Some fans say folk purists were booing because Dylan was playing electric, while others say the ruckus was merely over the distorted sound.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Georgia, playing in its second Hoopsgiving event this year, made a VII Group trip to Italy in July 2023.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of playing
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