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Definitions for lingeringly
lin·ger·ing·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
lingeringly, protractedlyadverb
in a slow, leisurely or prolonged way
"her voice was swift, yet ever the last words fell lingeringly" -Rossetti
Wiktionary
lingeringlyadverb
In a lingering manner, persistently, tending to remain.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Lingeringlyadjective
With delay; tediously.
Etymology: from lingering.
Of poisons, some kill more gently and lingeringly, others more violently and speedily, yet both kill. Matthew Hale.
ChatGPT
lingeringly
Lingeringly refers to doing something in a slow or prolonged manner, often with reluctance to leave or change a certain situation. It involves remaining or staying on in a place longer than usual or expected, often indicative of a certain attachment, fondness, or hesitation. It can also suggest a certain action that is drawn out or extended.
Webster Dictionary
Lingeringlyadverb
with delay; slowly; tediously
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lingeringly in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lingeringly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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