Draggingly

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a way that drags; with a dragging motion.

    ""The harpoon," said Ahab, half way rising, and draggingly leaning on one bended arm — "is it safe?""

  2. 2
    Slowly; with reluctance, or as if held back.

    "The children began to sing draggingly. Half a dozen carried the first verse through alone."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a dragging manner wordnet

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""The harpoon," said Ahab, half way rising, and draggingly leaning on one bended arm — "is it safe?""

Etymology

From dragging + -ly.

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