Definitions and Examples of lethargic, slow, sluggish
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Feeling sluggish, drowsy, or lacking in energy.
Example
After a long day at work, he felt lethargic and didn't feel like doing anything.
Moving or operating at a low speed; taking more time than is usual or necessary.
Example
The traffic was slow due to the heavy rain and caused a delay in his arrival.
Lacking energy or alertness; slow-moving or inactive.
Example
The economy was sluggish due to the pandemic and caused a decline in business activities.
Key Differences: lethargic vs slow vs sluggish
- 1Lethargic describes a feeling of tiredness or drowsiness, while brisk conveys a sense of energy and enthusiasm.
- 2Slow refers to a low speed or taking more time than necessary, while brisk implies a fast pace or quick movement.
- 3Sluggish describes a lack of energy or alertness, while brisk connotes liveliness and vigor.
Effective Usage of lethargic, slow, sluggish
- 1Physical Activities: Use brisk to describe energetic and enthusiastic movements, and slow to describe low-speed or relaxed activities.
- 2Business and Work: Use brisk to describe efficient and productive work, and sluggish to describe slow or inactive business activities.
- 3Weather and Environment: Use lethargic to describe the feeling of tiredness or drowsiness caused by hot weather, and slow to describe the effect of heavy rain or snow on traffic.
Remember this!
The antonyms of brisk have distinct meanings: Lethargic describes a feeling of tiredness, slow refers to low speed, and sluggish connotes a lack of energy. Use these words to describe physical activities, business and work, and weather and environment.
