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sluggishly-made

|slug-gish-ly-made|

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/ˈslʌɡɪʃli meɪd/

slowly created

Etymology
Etymology Information

'sluggishly-made' originates from the English word 'sluggish,' which comes from the Middle English 'slugge,' meaning 'lazy or slow.' The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs, and 'made' is the past participle of 'make.'

Historical Evolution

'slugge' transformed into the modern English word 'sluggish,' and eventually combined with 'made' to form 'sluggishly-made.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'slugge' meant 'lazy or slow,' and over time, it evolved into 'sluggish,' retaining the meaning of 'slow or lethargic.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

produced or created in a slow or lethargic manner.

The sluggishly-made decision delayed the project.

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Last updated: 2025/05/21 15:37