Word
lazily
Phoneticslazi·ly
US/ˈɫæzəɫi/
UK/lˈeɪzɪli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that shows you do not want to work or use any effort. It can also describe moving in a slow, relaxed way.
adv. in a manner characterised by a lack of effort or energy; moving in a slow, relaxed, or sluggish fashion.
Examples
“The cat stretched lazily in the warm sun.”
“We spent the Sunday afternoon lazily watching old movies and eating snacks on the sofa.”
“The river wound lazily through the valley, its slow current barely disturbed by the occasional breeze that rippled the surface.”
Examples
simple
“The cat stretched lazily in the warm sun.”
contextual
“We spent the Sunday afternoon lazily watching old movies and eating snacks on the sofa.”
complex
“The river wound lazily through the valley, its slow current barely disturbed by the occasional breeze that rippled the surface.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “lazily” in context.
Verb
01. drift lazily
“White clouds drifted lazily across the blue summer sky.”
verb + adv
02. float lazily
“A few leaves floated lazily down the slow-moving river.”
verb + adv
03. lean lazily
“He leaned lazily against the doorframe, watching the party.”
verb + adv
04. smile lazily
“She smiled lazily at him, not wanting to move from the sofa.”
verb + adv
05. stretch lazily
“The cat woke up and stretched lazily in the warm sunlight.”
verb + adv
06. work lazily
“He worked lazily on his project, frequently stopping to check his phone.”
verb + adv
07. dangle lazily from something
“His legs dangled lazily from the edge of the pier.”
08. flick lazily through a book
“She sat on the porch, flicking lazily through a fashion magazine.”
09. lie lazily in the sun
“We spent the whole afternoon lying lazily in the sun by the pool.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb it modifies or appears at the end of the clause.
Etymology
From lazy + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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