Definition of lethargy

"lethargy" in the noun sense

1. lethargy, lassitude, sluggishness

a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

2. inanition, lassitude, lethargy, slackness

weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy

3. languor, lethargy, sluggishness, phlegm, flatness

inactivity showing an unusual lack of energy

"the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends"

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Quotations for lethargy

Grief or misfortune seems to be indispensable to the development of intelligence, energy, and virtue. The proofs to which the people are submitted, as with individuals, are necessary then to draw them from their lethargy, to disclose their character. [ Fearon ]

People who love once in their lives are really shallow people. What they call their loyalty and their fidelity is either the lethargy of custom or lack of imagination. Faithfulness is to the emotional life what constancy is to the intellectual life, simply a confession of failure. [ Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Grey ]

lethargy in Scrabble®

The word lethargy is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 15

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters lethargy:

LETHARGY
(171)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (3 words)

earthly, greatly, lathery

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word lethargy

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In lethargy

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lethargy in Words With Friends™

The word lethargy is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 15

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters lethargy:

LETHARGY
(126)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (3 words)

earthly, greatly, lathery

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word lethargy

LETHARGY
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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In lethargy

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Words within the letters of lethargy

2 letter words in lethargy (14 words)

6 letter words in lethargy (10 words)

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8 letter words in lethargy (1 word)

lethargy + 1 blank (1 word)

lethargy + 2 blanks (3 words)

Words containing the sequence lethargy

Words that start with lethargy (1 word)

Words with lethargy in them (1 word)

Words that end with lethargy (1 word)

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