Lingeringly
adverb
In a slow, unhurried way that continues for a long time.
He lingered over his coffee, occasionally taking a sip as he lost himself in the book.
adverb
In a slow, unhurried way that continues for a long time.
He lingered over his coffee, occasionally taking a sip as he lost himself in the book.
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Extended Duration
Used to describe actions that take more time than usual, emphasizing a prolonged nature.
She touched the fabric lingeringly, feeling its texture.
Pro Tip 2/3Reflective Mood
Often implies thoughtfulness and suggests someone is deeply absorbed in their own emotions or thoughts.
He gazed lingeringly at the sunset, lost in contemplation.
Pro Tip 3/3Enhances Description
Can be used to add depth to a scene or character's action, creating a vivid mental image.
She said goodbye lingeringly, not wanting to leave.
Pro Tip 1/3Extended Duration
Used to describe actions that take more time than usual, emphasizing a prolonged nature.
She touched the fabric lingeringly, feeling its texture.
Pro Tip 2/3Reflective Mood
Often implies thoughtfulness and suggests someone is deeply absorbed in their own emotions or thoughts.
He gazed lingeringly at the sunset, lost in contemplation.
Pro Tip 3/3Enhances Description
Can be used to add depth to a scene or character's action, creating a vivid mental image.
She said goodbye lingeringly, not wanting to leave.
Pro Tip 1/3Extended Duration
Used to describe actions that take more time than usual, emphasizing a prolonged nature.
She touched the fabric lingeringly, feeling its texture.
Pro Tip 2/3Reflective Mood
Often implies thoughtfulness and suggests someone is deeply absorbed in their own emotions or thoughts.
He gazed lingeringly at the sunset, lost in contemplation.
Pro Tip 3/3Enhances Description
Can be used to add depth to a scene or character's action, creating a vivid mental image.
She said goodbye lingeringly, not wanting to leave.
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