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SLUGGISH

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 8 meanings of the word Sluggish.

How to pronounce sluggish:

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Sluggish - as an adjective satellite

Slow or slothful

Example: "A sluggish stream"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sulky

(of business) not active or brisk

Example: "Business is dull (or slow)"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dullslow

Slow and apathetic

Example: "She was fat and inert"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inertsoggytorpid

Sluggish - as an adjective

Habitually idle and lazy; slothful; dull; inactive

Example: "A sluggish man"

Slow; having little motion

Having no power to move oneself or itself; inert.

Characteristic of a sluggard; dull; stupid; tame; simple.

Exhibiting economic decline, inactivity, slow or subnormal growth.

Example: "Inflation has been rising despite sluggish economy."

Example Sentences

"After a heavy meal, I always feel sluggish and lethargic."
"The hot weather made everyone feel sluggish and drained of energy."
"The old computer ran sluggish and took forever to load."
"The sluggish economy is causing layoffs and decreased consumer spending."
"Due to a sluggish start, the team struggled to catch up in the game."
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Word Game Points

Is SLUGGISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sluggish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SLUGGISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SLUGGISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sluggish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLUGGISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is SLUGGISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sluggish is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLUGGISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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