"listlessly" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Forms: more listlessly [comparative], most listlessly [superlative]
Etymology: listless + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|listless|ly}} listless + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} listlessly (comparative more listlessly, superlative most listlessly)
  1. In a listless manner; without energy or enthusiasm.
    Sense id: en-listlessly-en-adv-J~1lB4fa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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