- lethargy leth·ar·gy n
- ['lɛθədʒɪ]
(see adj) fiacchezza; apatia
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
lethargy leth·ar·gy n
Look at other dictionaries:
Lethargy — Leth ar*gy ( j[y^]), n.; pl. { gies} ( j[i^]z). [F. l[ e]thargie, L. lethargia, Gr. lhqargi a, fr. lh qargos forgetful, fr. lh qh forgetfulness. See {Lethe}.] 1. Morbid drowsiness; continued or profound sleep, from which a person can scarcely be… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lethargy — Leth ar*gy, v. t. To lethargize. [Obs.] Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lethargy — [leth′ər jē] n. [ME litarge < OFr < LL lethargia < Gr lēthargia < lēthargos, forgetful < lēthē (see LETHE) + argos, idle < a , not + ergon, WORK] 1. a condition of abnormal drowsiness or torpor 2. a great lack of energy;… … English World dictionary
leth|ar|gy — «LEHTH uhr jee», noun, plural gies. 1. drowsy dullness; lack of energy; sluggish inactivity: »to rouse the nation from its lethargy, to sink into the lethargy of indifference. SYNONYM(S): torpor, apathy, stupor. 2. Medicine. a state of prolonged… … Useful english dictionary
lethargy — leth|ar|gy [ˈleθədʒi US ər ] n [U] the feeling of being lethargic ▪ New mothers often complain of lethargy and mild depression … Dictionary of contemporary English
lethargy — /leth euhr jee/, n., pl. lethargies. 1. the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity. 2. Pathol. an abnormal state or disorder characterized by overpowering… … Universalium
lethargy — leth|ar|gy [ leθərdʒi ] noun uncount the feeling of being lethargic … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
lethargy — leth·ar·gy … English syllables
lethargy — leth•ar•gy [[t]ˈlɛθ ər dʒi[/t]] n. pl. gies the quality or state of being drowsy and dull or listless and lacking in energy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity • Etymology: 1325–75; ME litargie < ML litargīa (< LGk), LL lēthargia < Gk… … From formal English to slang
lethargy — Relatively mild impairment of consciousness resulting in reduced alertness and awareness; this condition has many causes but is ultimately due to generalized brain dysfunction. [G. lethargia, drowsiness] * * * leth·ar·gy leth ər jē n, pl … Medical dictionary
leth·ar·gy — /ˈlɛθɚʤi/ noun [noncount] : a lack of energy or a lack of interest in doing things : a lethargic feeling or state Symptoms of the disease include loss of appetite and lethargy. I snapped out of my lethargy and began cleaning the house. sometimes… … Useful english dictionary
