The words indolent and slothful are common synonyms of lazy. While all three words mean "not easily aroused to activity," lazy suggests a disinclination to work or to take trouble.

Definition of lazy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If you describe something as lazy, you mean that it moves or flows slowly and gently.

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Discover everything about the word "LAZY" in English: meanings, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one comprehensive guide.

    LAZY definition: 1. not willing to work or use any effort: 2. slow and relaxed: 3. not willing to work or use any…. Learn more.

  1. Not willing to work or be energetic. 2. Slow-moving; sluggish: a lazy river. 3. Conducive to inactivity or indolence: a lazy summer day. 4. Depicted as reclining or lying on its side. Used of a brand on livestock.
  2. LAZY definition: tending to avoid work, activity, or exertion. See examples of lazy used in a sentence.

lazy, indolent, slothful mean not easily aroused to activity. lazy suggests a disinclination to work or to take trouble.

LAZY definition: tending to avoid work, activity, or exertion. See examples of lazy used in a sentence.

lazy, indolent, slothful mean not easily aroused to activity. lazy suggests a disinclination to work or to take trouble.

LAZY meaning: 1. not willing to work or use any effort: 2. slow and relaxed: 3. not willing to work or use any…. Learn more.

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