— sluggishly , adv. — sluggishness , n.
/slug"ish/ , adj.
1. indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
2. not acting or working with full vigor, as bodily organs: a sluggish liver.
3. slow to act or respond: a sluggish car engine.
4. moving slowly, or having little motion, as a stream.
5. slow, as motion.
6. slack, as trade, business, or sales.
[ 1400-50; late ME slugissh. See SLUG 1 , -ISH 1 ]
Syn. 1. slow, slothful. See inactive .
Ant. 1. quick, active.