adj.
Pronunciation: ' sl ə -gish
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
1 : averse to activity or exertion : INDOLENT also : TORPID
2 : slow to respond (as to stimulation or treatment)
3 a : markedly slow in movement, flow, or growth b : economically inactive or slow
– slug · gish · ly adverb
– slug · gish · ness noun