lazier; laziest
1
a
: disinclined to activity or exertion : not energetic or vigorous
The lazy child tried to avoid household chores.
b
: encouraging inactivity or indolence
a lazy summer day
2
: moving slowly : sluggish
a lazy river
4
: placed on its side
lazy E livestock brand
5
: not rigorous or strict
lazy scholarship
Synonyms
Examples of lazy in a Sentence
Adjective
a lazy child who avoided household chores
I should have done more work this weekend, but I was feeling lazy.
a hawk flying in lazy circles
Verb
a good afternoon to spend lazying on the back porch
Recent Examples on the Web
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 June 2024
Other ways to beat the heat include laps in the lazy river (steer your inner-tube underneath a waterfall) or by catching some waves on the surf simulators.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 6 June 2024
From water slides and pools to a lazy river and swim lessons, the aquatic park will fill hot summer days with cool family-friendly activities.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
The lazy river and a few slides will be the only parts of Raging Waters that remain, Dooner said.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024
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Adjective
Water is a main attraction at most Florida destinations, and with five waterslides, four pools, a lazy river, and access to a secluded private island, Coconut Point more than has that covered.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 June 2024
Other ways to beat the heat include laps in the lazy river (steer your inner-tube underneath a waterfall) or by catching some waves on the surf simulators.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 6 June 2024
From water slides and pools to a lazy river and swim lessons, the aquatic park will fill hot summer days with cool family-friendly activities.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
The lazy river and a few slides will be the only parts of Raging Waters that remain, Dooner said.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024
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“Lazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lazy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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