Definitions for lethargy

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lethargy leth·ar·gy

Spelling: [leth-er-jee]

IPA: /ˈlɛθ ər dʒi/

Lethargy is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 323 anagrams from letters in lethargy (aeghlrty).

Definitions for lethargy

noun

1. the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
2. Pathology. an abnormal state or disorder characterized by overpowering drowsiness or sleep.

Origin of lethargy

1325-75; Late Latin lēthargia Greek lēthargía, equivalent to lḗtharg(os) drowsy + -ia -y³ (see Lethe, -algia

Examples for lethargy

Grendon snapped out of the lethargy into which he had sunk, face drawn and gray.

An inquiry launched into the handling of the case should make clear whether that lethargy amounted to deliberate neglect.

The thought of provisions seemed to have roused them from their lethargy.

But not even that gibe could stir M. Binet out of his lethargy of content.

Her conversion was an event that broke the lethargy of their stagnant life.

By these and such like arguments he rescued them from the lethargy of despair.

“I believe it is necessary to sacrifice myself to break through the lethargy that overwhelms us,” he wrote.

But the wounded man shook off his lethargy and for a moment had command of his faculties.

Arizona is no longer the sun-drenched home of the Grand Canyon, golf courses, and retirees exulting in 100-degree lethargy.

He had gradually dropped to the floor, and lay there in a lethargy, worn out.