ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Draggingly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Draggingly is an adverb meaning In a way that drags; with a dragging motion.

Meaning

In a way that drags; with a dragging motion.

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

The children began to sing draggingly. Half a dozen carried the first verse through alone.
"The harpoon," said Ahab, half way rising, and draggingly leaning on one bended arm — "is it safe?"

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include drudgingly, crawlingly, sloggingly, tediously, dawdlingly, slidingly.

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