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Definition sluggish in British English

sluggish adjective

adjective
/ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
1

not performing or reacting as well as usual

Example

Sasha woke up feeling tired and sluggish.

Example

a sluggish economy

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2

not moving as quickly as usual

Example

a sluggish stream

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Definition sluggish in British English