listlessly
|list-less-ly|
B2
/ˈlɪstləsli/
(listless)
without energy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'listless' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'listles,' where 'list' meant 'desire' and '-less' meant 'without.'
Historical Evolution
'listles' transformed into the modern English word 'listless' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without desire,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking energy or enthusiasm.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner lacking energy or enthusiasm.
She stared listlessly out of the window, lost in her thoughts.
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Last updated: 2025/01/24 05:13