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    lingering
    /ˈlɪŋɡ(ə)rɪŋ/

    adjective

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLINGERING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Lingering means lasting a long time, especially in a negative or unpleasant way. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and see synonyms, antonyms, and translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lingeringLingering Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Linger is a verb that means to be slow in parting, quitting, or acting, or to remain existent or alive although waning. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for linger.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLINGERING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    adjective [ before noun ] us / ˈlɪŋ.ɡɚ.ɪŋ / uk / ˈlɪŋ.ɡ ə r.ɪŋ / Add to word list. lasting a long time: She gave him a long, lingering kiss. She says she stopped seeing him, but I still have lingering doubts. The defeat ends any lingering hopes she might have had of winning the championship. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › lingeringLingering - definition of lingering by The Free Dictionary

    Lingering means to stay or persist in a place or situation, often out of reluctance or for a long time. It can also mean to proceed slowly or devote time to something. See synonyms, translations and usage examples of lingering.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › lingeringlingering adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Lingering means slow to end or disappear, or lasting for a long time. Learn how to use this adjective with pictures, pronunciation, synonyms and example sentences.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLINGER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Linger means to take a long time to leave or disappear, or to remain in someone's memory. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lingeringLingering - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    1 day ago · /ˈlɪŋgərɪŋ/ IPA guide. Other forms: lingerings. Definitions of lingering. noun. the act of tarrying. synonyms: tarriance. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Lingering." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/lingering. Accessed 28 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles.