How to Pronounce Lethargy
Lethargy
'lɛθərdʒi
Syllables:
leth·ar·gy
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
Lethargy is a state of feeling very tired and having no energy to do things.
Examples
- After staying up all night, she felt a lot of lethargy and could not concentrate on her work.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| overcome lethargy | collocation | oVERcome leTHARgy | She struggled to overcome lethargy after the illness. |
| signs of lethargy | collocation | SIGNS of leTHARgy | Doctors look for signs of lethargy in patients. |
| experience lethargy | collocation | exPEriENCE leTHARgy | Many people experience lethargy when stressed. |
| lethargy sets in | phrasal verb | leTHARgy SETS in | Lethargy sets in after long hours of work. |
Fun Fact
Lethargy comes from the Greek 'lēthargia,' meaning 'forgetfulness,' because ancient Greeks believed extreme tiredness caused the mind to forget or slip into a deep, dreamlike state.
Word Family
noun
lethargy
a state of being very tired, slow, or without energy
"After the long trip, she felt deep lethargy and just wanted to rest."
adjective
lethargic
feeling very tired and without energy
"The patient was so lethargic that he could hardly get out of bed."
adverb
lethargically
in a way that shows tiredness and lack of energy
"He moved lethargically across the room after the long day."
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