lazy
adjective
tending to avoid work, activity, or exertion.
lazily
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a word derived from
lazy.
Example Sentences
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More than a decade later, my books still lean toward the seasonal standard: light fiction, breezy memoir, topical advice—the literary equivalent of potato chips munched lazily on the beach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
But everything changed when a Trinidadian player stepped lazily out to meet him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
On a recent Sunday afternoon, a bald eagle lazily flew back and forth over the spot where Semple Run feeds into Conococheague Creek.
From Slate ● Apr. 27, 2026
Swim, the album's first single, is subtle and restrained, the sort of music that drifts lazily into your ears before getting stuck on your internal radio.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
Her thoughts roamed lazily too, over memories and ideas.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
