Late and Sluggish

Late

Late adjective - Not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time.
Usage example: I ran as fast as I could, but was still late for class

Sluggish and late are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sluggish" instead the word "Late" as an adjective or an adverb.

Nearby Words: lately, lateness

Sluggish

Sluggish adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.

Late and sluggish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Late" instead the word "Sluggish" as an adjective or an adverb.

Nearby Words: sluggishness, sluggishly

Both words in one sentence

  • Interface Screw In Bully, if you stay up really late, like 1:00 am, then the screen goes all blurry, the music is now freakishly sluggish and your character's response is decreased.
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