sluggishly
- a word derived from sluggish.
Example Sentences
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Sinner started the second set sluggishly and had to come from 15-40 down in his opening service game before Alcaraz broke to go 2-1 ahead and hold for 3-1.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
The economy has responded sluggishly to the rate cuts so far, with the pass-through to lower mortgage lending rates taking place at a slower pace than expected.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
Instead, “Last Rites,” is merely a sluggishly routine send-off for the Warren family.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025
Scientists on Monday observed small “ooze-outs” of lava flowing sluggishly in the lava lake.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2023
He started paddling, the raft moving sluggishly now that there was no real current.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
