draggingly
English
Etymology
dragging + -ly
Adverb
draggingly (comparative more draggingly, superlative most draggingly)
- In a way that drags; with a dragging motion.
- Herman Melville
- "The harpoon," said Ahab, half way rising, and draggingly leaning on one bended arm — "is it safe?"
- Herman Melville
- Slowly; with reluctance, or as if held back.
- 1913, Primary Education: Volume 20
- The children began to sing draggingly. Half a dozen carried the first verse through alone.
- 1913, Primary Education: Volume 20