Associations to the word «Lingeringly»

Wiktionary

LINGERINGLY, adverb. In a lingering manner, persistently, tending to remain.

Dictionary definition

LINGERINGLY, adverb. In a slow, leisurely or prolonged way; "her voice was swift, yet ever the last words fell lingeringly" -Rossetti.

Wise words

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Mark Twain