lazily-grown
|la-zi-ly-grown|
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/ˈleɪzɪli ɡroʊn/
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/ˈleɪzɪli ɡrəʊn/
(lazy)
unwilling to work
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lazy' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'lasy,' where 'laz-' meant 'idle or sluggish.'
Historical Evolution
'lasy' transformed into the modern English word 'lazy' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'idle or sluggish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unwilling to work or use energy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that has been cultivated or developed in a slow, relaxed manner.
The lazily-grown vegetables had a richer flavor.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 17:35