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Definition of Draggingly
1. Adverb. In a dragging manner.
Definition of Draggingly
1. Adverb. In a way that drags; with a dragging motion. ¹
2. Adverb. slowly; with reluctance, or as if held back ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Draggingly
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Draggingly
Literary usage of Draggingly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Semantic Development of Words for "walk, Run" in the Germanic Languges by Roscoe Myrl Ihrig (1916)
"... walk slowly and draggingly along; drag oneself evenly along, ... saasom med
en byrde eller laes, go slowly and draggingly, make progress slowly, ..."
2. Literary Anecdotes of the Nineteenth Century: Contributions Towards a by William Robertson Nicoll, Thomas James Wise (1896)
"... went in that state described by the poet, when we go draggingly with remonstrating
members, " Knowing a dreadful strength behind And a dark fate before. ..."
3. Modern Literature for Oral Interpretation: Practice Book for Vocal Expression by Gertrude Elizabeth Johnson (1920)
"A moment later Mrs. Carter called Susan, and the culprit went draggingly down
the stairs, bracing herself for woe to come. She found a mother with a very ..."
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