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Sluggishly Definition & Meaning

sluggishly
adverb
  1. in a sluggish manner; "the smoke rose sluggishly"

"Sluggishly" in song lyrics

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  • "Temple works move sluggishly"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

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Frequently asked questions

What does sluggishly mean?
in a sluggish manner; "the smoke rose sluggishly"
What part of speech is sluggishly?
Sluggishly is an adverb.

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