linger (Meaning)
linger (v)
remain present although waning or gradually dying
be about
leave slowly and hesitantly
take one's time; proceed slowly
move to and fro
linger (a.)
To delay; to loiter; to remain or wait long; to be slow or reluctant in parting or moving; to be slow in deciding; to be in suspense; to hesitate.
linger (v. t.)
To protract; to draw out.
To spend or pass in a lingering manner; -- with out; as, to linger out one's days on a sick bed.
Synonyms & Antonyms of linger
Synonyms:
- mark time
- shuffle
- fall behind
- drag one's heels
- lollygag
- lag
- dally
- lounge
- tarry
- lallygag
- diddle
- dillydally
- stall
- drop behind
- play
- hang fire
- creep
- mope
- stagger
- dawdle
Antonyms:
linger Sentence Examples
- The scent of the perfume lingered in the air, reminding her of the romantic encounter.
- The memory of her disappointment lingered in her mind, casting a shadow over her present.
- The pain of the loss lingered in her heart, making it difficult to move on.
- The effects of the medication lingered, causing a sense of drowsiness.
- The steam from the hot bath lingered in the bathroom, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
- The remnants of the storm lingered in the sky, threatening to bring more rain.
- The hope of a better future lingered in her thoughts, motivating her to persevere.
- The lingering doubt made it difficult for him to trust.
- The haunting melody lingered in his ears, bringing back memories of a distant past.
- The glow of the sunset lingered on the horizon, painting the sky in vibrant hues.
FAQs About the word linger
remain present although waning or gradually dying, be about, leave slowly and hesitantly, take one's time; proceed slowly, move to and froTo delay; to loiter; t
stroll, drag, crawl,delay, poke, loiter, mark time, shuffle, fall behind, drag one's heels
scurry, breeze, bolt, run, race, tear, speed, rush, rip,hasten
The scent of the perfume lingered in the air, reminding her of the romantic encounter.
The memory of her disappointment lingered in her mind, casting a shadow over her present.
The pain of the loss lingered in her heart, making it difficult to move on.
The effects of the medication lingered, causing a sense of drowsiness.
