laggardly

[ lag-erd-lee ]

adverb

1. in the manner of a laggard.

adjective

1. of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or being a laggard:

   He behaved in a laggardly fashion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of laggardly¹

First recorded in 1825–35; laggard + -ly

Example Sentences

He shuffles his feet and wanders laggardly across the stage.

From New York Times

As it’s always done: by adapting — laggardly, reluctantly at times, but doing what it must.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s full of headlong zip-zoom action in keeping with the pace of the game, and yet it seems somehow laggardly.

From Seattle Times

Faced with criticism of dwindling cultural relevance and a laggardly product compared to other major sports, Major League Baseball introduced a set of new rules this year to speed up games and attract younger fans.

From Washington Times

In Australia, a drop in employment figures and remarks from a central bank official about laggardly wages haven’t derailed a buildup of recent market bets on rate hikes beginning next year.

From Reuters

Related Words

• languidly
• lazily
• sluggishly