Definition of Lingering

1. Noun. The act of tarrying.

Exact synonyms: Tarriance
Generic synonyms: Delay, Holdup
Derivative terms: Tarry

Definition of Lingering

1. a. Delaying.

Definition of Lingering

1. linger [v] - See also: linger

Medical Definition of Lingering

1. 1. Delaying. 2. Drawn out in time; remaining long; protracted; as, a lingering disease. "To die is the fate of man; but to die with lingering anguish is generally his folly." (Rambler) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lingering

lingberry
lingcod
lingcods
lingel
lingels
Lingelsheimia
Lingelsheimia anitrata
lingenberry
linger
lingered
lingerer
lingerers
lingerie
lingeries
lingering (current term)
lingering (current term)
lingering(a)
lingeringly
lingers
linger over
lingier
lingiest
lingism
lingle
lingles
lingo
lingoa wood
lingoes
lingonberries
lingonberry

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