Word meaning
lethargy
noun · LETH-er-jee
What does lethargy mean?
Lethargy means a lack of energy and enthusiasm.
Lethargy in a sentence
“A long nap left me with a strange lethargy.”
Synonyms for lethargy
- sluggishness
- tiredness
- inertia
Where does lethargy come from?
From Greek lēthargia, "forgetfulness," related to Lēthē, the mythical river of forgetting.
How to remember lethargy
- Say it out loud a few times: LETH-er-jee.
- Write one sentence of your own using lethargy, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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