indolence

noun (indolence — uncountable; formal)

«indolence» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Laziness; not wanting to work or make an effort. tree →
A relaxed, slow, lazy state, as on a hot day. tree →

In the lessons

A literary and formal word, found in stories and old books: an idle character's indolence. In everyday talk people say «laziness». Phrases: a life of indolence, sheer indolence, summer indolence.

Examples

The king lived a life of indolence while his people worked. tree →
His indolence meant the garden was full of weeds. tree →
On the hot afternoon the cats lay in happy indolence. tree →
The teacher blamed his poor marks on indolence. tree →
The story warned against indolence and greed. tree →
After a busy term, we enjoyed a week of indolence on the beach. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Adjective «indolent». Formal and judging; being tired or ill is not indolence.

On Mova

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