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adjective

Definition of dallyingnext
as in leisurely
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed the dallying diners seemed oblivious to the fact that other customers were impatiently waiting for tables

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dallying

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noun

as in loafing

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dallying

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verb

present participle of dally
1
as in playing
to engage in activity for amusement he spent his college years dallying, seemingly determined to acquire as little knowledge as possible

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2
as in delaying
to move or act slowly don't dally on the way to the interview

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3
as in flirting
to show a sexual attraction for someone just for fun she spent the summer dallying with a guy renting the neighboring beach house

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4
as in dawdling
to spend time doing nothing I kept dallying at my desk until I couldn't put off doing my work any longer

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dallying
  1. leisurely
  2. playing
  3. slow
  4. lingering
  5. lounging
  6. poking
  7. resting
  8. relaxing
Adjective
  • The film’s leisurely pace, its large company of broad and one-dimensional supporting players, and an unshakably saccharine tone don’t help matters at all.
    Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The crisp air and vibrant colors of the orchards create a beautiful backdrop for a leisurely day.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of leisurely
Verb
  • According to Hayes & The Heathens, the group began developing the concept of a festival after playing in the small Texas town together, known for its country music scene, back in October 2023.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The one vocal moment that stood out to me was one of the seven thousand dream sequences where Gaga is belting on a stage with Joker and playing two pianos at once.
    Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of playing
Adjective
  • However, Prince William wants to take things very slow for his wife to ease her back into normalcy.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 Nov. 2024
  • However, even for a slow jog, that’s exactly what happened.
    Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of slow
Verb
  • Naturally, their break up leads Max to sequester herself and compartmentalize her lingering feelings for Chloe.
    Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
  • He's been lingering in the pilot house ever since.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of lingering
Verb
  • And take a look at the best leggings on Amazon for exercising, running errands or just lounging at home.
    Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
  • The back deck looks out over the forest, and there’s also a pool for swimming, lounging, or simply admiring (at a certain point for city-dwellers, pools become such a novelty).
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of lounging
Verb
  • For all of what Russell is and has been, Monday was possibly his most self-aware, poking fun at his frequent stints on the trade block, owning his supreme confidence on the offensive end and his struggles on the other side of the court.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Spirit Halloween is hitting back at Saturday Night Live, who aired a sketch poking fun at the costume store.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of poking
Verb
  • Standing on stage in front of a growing crowd, Stanley pulled a rattlesnake out of a sack resting near his feet.
    Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
  • While the wreckage of the plane was located resting about 6,000 feet up in a remote, steep and heavily-wooded area, the status of the crew remained unknown without a site assessment of the debris area.
    Greg Wehner, Fox News, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of resting
Verb
  • Although Butler now spends the offseason here, the space still needs to allow for mental and physical discipline, while also providing opportunities for relaxing with family and friends.
    Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The star projector transforms walls and ceilings into a beautiful galaxy, creating a soothing ambiance, perfect for relaxing before sleep.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of relaxing
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