lethargically


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le·thar·gic

 (lə-thär′jĭk)
adj.
Of, causing, or characterized by lethargy.
le·thar′gi·cal·ly adv.
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Adv.1.lethargically - without energylethargically - without energy; in a lethargic manner; "he hung around the house lethargically"
unenergetically
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lethargically

adv → träge; (= without interest) → teilnahmslos, lustlos
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