lagging
noun
the act of falling or staying behind.
laggingly
-
a word derived from
lagging.
Example Sentences
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Despite the resolution with which he endeavours to nerve himself, the wounded man is still too weak to make much progress, and he advances but laggingly.
From The Lone Ranche by Mayne Reid
But John Churchill walked laggingly, with bent head.
From Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1905 to 1906 by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery
Very laggingly from around the piazza corner the girl reappeared.
From Little Eve Edgarton by Raymond Moreau Crosby
It was laggingly done; for presently the talk fell into an easier flow,--a wonder about Mrs. This, and speculation concerning Mr. That.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 38, December, 1860 by Various
For me the moments wore laggingly until he came, and then I overflowed like any other brook that breaks its dam in spring.
From The Lucky Piece A Tale of the North Woods by Albert Bigelow Paine
