adverb
- in a manner that drags; slowly and heavily, as if being pulled or trailing
Usage: often describes movement or speech that is slow, labored, or reluctant
Examples
- He walked draggingly across the room, as if each step required enormous effort.
- She spoke draggingly, drawing out each word in a tired voice.
- The old dog moved draggingly along the path, its legs stiff with age.
- Time passed draggingly during the long, boring lecture.
- He draggingly pulled the heavy suitcase behind him down the hallway.