lingering Synonyms
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Strongest:
- moderating
- ebbing
- dying-down-
- ending
- dying
- dying-down-
- passing
- abating
- passing
- letting-up
- dying
- subsiding
- ending
- waning
- moderating
- waning
- subsiding
- abating
- letting-up
- ebbing
Strong:
- quitting
- lapsing
- concluding
- stopping
- finishing
- terminating
- expiring
- terminating
- ceasing
- closing
- quitting
- winding-up
- finishing
- lapsing
- winding-up
- closing
- stopping
- concluding
- expiring
- ceasing
Weak:
lingering Meaning
lingering (n)
the act of tarrying
lingering (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Linger
lingering (a.)
Delaying.
Drawn out in time; remaining long; protracted; as, a lingering disease.
lingering Sentence Examples
- The lingering aroma of coffee wafted through the air, tantalizing nostrils and awakening the senses.
- A lingering pain in his leg reminded him of the old injury that had not fully healed.
- The lingering memory of the breakup hung over him, casting a shadow on his present happiness.
- The lingering gaze of the stranger in the crowd sent shivers down her spine.
- The lingering effects of the storm kept the power lines down, leaving the neighborhood in darkness.
- The lingering prejudice in society made it difficult for minorities to succeed.
- The lingering remnants of the fire smoldered in the fireplace, casting a warm glow on the room.
- The lingering uncertainty about the future gnawed at her mind, keeping her on edge.
- The lingering suspicion that her friend was not being honest lingered in her thoughts.
- The lingering hope that he would return kept her going even in the darkest of times.
FAQs About the word lingering
the act of tarryingof Linger, Delaying., Drawn out in time; remaining long; protracted; as, a lingering disease.
residual, lasting, enduring,persisting, remaining, leftover, abiding,continuing, staying, keeping up
moderating, ebbing, dying (down), ending, dying, dying (down), passing, abating, passing, letting up
The lingering aroma of coffee wafted through the air, tantalizing nostrils and awakening the senses.
A lingering pain in his leg reminded him of the old injury that had not fully healed.
The lingering memory of the breakup hung over him, casting a shadow on his present happiness.
The lingering gaze of the stranger in the crowd sent shivers down her spine.
