lethargize

Meanings

• Verb

  Make (someone or something) feel or show sluggishness, dullness, or lack of energy.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lethargize
applause , caution , dazzle , daze , maze , praise

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Variants

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lethargic , lethargically

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Forms

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lethargized, lethargizing

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'lethargos', meaning 'lacking in sensation or feeling'.

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Trivia

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1. The opposite of 'lethargize' is 'invigorate'.

2. The term 'lethargy' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

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1. Fatigue: A feeling of weariness, tiredness, or exhaustion. 'Lethargize' can be used to describe a state of extreme fatigue.

2. Torpor: A state of inactivity, apathy, or lack of feeling. 'Torpor' is a synonym for 'lethargy' and can be used interchangeably with 'lethargize'.

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Culture

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In literature, 'lethargize' is often used to describe a state of boredom or apathy. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's parties as 'lethargizing' the guests with their extravagance.

How to Memorize "lethargize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or animal lying down, completely still and unresponsive. This is what 'lethargize' means.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being tired or lacking energy. For example, 'I felt completely lethargized after staying up all night studying.'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'lethargize' by associating it with the Greek root 'lethargos', which means 'lacking in sensation or feeling'.

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