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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. lounging
  5. poking
  6. resting
  7. playing
  8. relaxing
Adjective
  • While his adventures are more leisurely these days, Moogan remains a fixture on the trails, sniffing out any surprises alongside human friends.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Even as his travel schedule has outpaced Harris', Trump has been taking a more leisurely approach to campaigning compared to his two previous presidential runs.
    Hans Nichols, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of leisurely
Adjective
  • This means my phone was limited to T-Mobile's slower 5G service, which explains the lower speeds.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • It’s been a long, slow build for Annunen to become an NHL goalie, but getting to start six times in eight games for the Avs was a big step for him.
    Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of slow
Verb
  • Some of her reserve is, no doubt, a lingering effect of her confirmation process.
    Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The scene includes a lingering shot of Whiting’s bare buttocks and a glimpse of Hussey’s naked breasts.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of lingering
Verb
  • And take a look at the best leggings on Amazon for exercising, running errands or just lounging at home.
    Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
  • The back deck looks out over the forest, and there’s also a pool for swimming, lounging, or simply admiring (at a certain point for city-dwellers, pools become such a novelty).
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of lounging
Verb
  • For all of what Russell is and has been, Monday was possibly his most self-aware, poking fun at his frequent stints on the trade block, owning his supreme confidence on the offensive end and his struggles on the other side of the court.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Spirit Halloween is hitting back at Saturday Night Live, who aired a sketch poking fun at the costume store.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of poking
Verb
  • Standing on stage in front of a growing crowd, Stanley pulled a rattlesnake out of a sack resting near his feet.
    Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
  • These bodies of water offer food and recharge areas during their migratory flights, and are spaces used as resting and nesting areas.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of resting
Verb
  • The one vocal moment that stood out to me was one of the seven thousand dream sequences where Gaga is belting on a stage with Joker and playing two pianos at once.
    Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But despite dolphins’ playful reputation, their facial expressions during play had never been investigated before, though studies have established that other mammals, like humans and monkeys, communicate with open-mouthed, smile-like expressions when playing.
    Issy Ronald, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of playing
Verb
  • Although Butler now spends the offseason here, the space still needs to allow for mental and physical discipline, while also providing opportunities for relaxing with family and friends.
    Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The star projector transforms walls and ceilings into a beautiful galaxy, creating a soothing ambiance, perfect for relaxing before sleep.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of relaxing
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