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That which remains or persists over time
“To this day, there is still a lingering doubt about the authenticity of their claims.”
Lasting for a long time or slow to end
“They walk off to the deafening, lingering drone of William's guitar.”
Firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change
“Rather, Leonardo's narcissism is already haunted by oedipal desires, and his adult oedipal investigations remain disturbed by a lingering narcissism.”
Slow to move or act
Being such by habit, long-established, and not likely to change
In excess of what is required or used
Slight or subtle, but nagging or persistent
Very difficult or impossible to forget
The action of delaying or moving at a slow pace
Lack of decision or purpose
The act of retarding or delaying
Present participle for to stay in a place, typically for longer than necessary
“As one magical day follows another, the sun seems to linger longer over the yardarm.”
Present participle for to be slow to disappear, complete or die
“We see these types of trials linger on for years as a method to win the case.”
Present participle for to be slow to act
“Do not linger in completing your exfoliation, as leaving any product on your skin too long can cause dryness and itching.”
Present participle for to walk around in a given place
“Many fans would just linger around in the stadium for hours long after Elvis had left the building.”
Present participle for to pause in indecision before doing something
Present participle for to walk in a leisurely way
Present participle for to repeatedly ponder, persist or expand upon a thought, idea, or topic with attention and in detail
Present participle for to remain in the air or on the surface of a liquid
Present participle for to persist with gradual intensity
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