dragging
Dragging (adj) means slow-moving and tedious; feeling like it goes on too long. Example: “The meeting was long and dragging.”
How to use dragging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBoring and slow, in a way that feels drawn-out.
Word forms
more dragging comparative, most dragging superlative
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Etymology
From drag + -ing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for dragging
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What does “dragging” mean?
The word “dragging” means slow-moving and tedious; feeling like it goes on too long. In plain terms, boring and slow, in a way that feels drawn-out.
How do you pronounce “dragging”?
“Dragging” is pronounced DRA-gihng (/ˈdɹæɡɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dragging” in a sentence?
Here is “dragging” used in a sentence: “The meeting was long and dragging.”
What part of speech is “dragging”?
“Dragging” is an adjective.
Is “dragging” a common word?
“Dragging” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between dragging and boring?
Dragging specifically describes something that feels slow-moving and tedious because it goes on too long, emphasizing the sense of time crawling. Boring is broader and describes anything that fails to hold interest, regardless of length.
What kinds of things are commonly described as dragging?
Dragging is commonly used for meetings, films, lectures, or stretches of time that feel drawn out and tedious, as in "the meeting was really dragging by the end."
Is dragging formal or informal?
Dragging in this sense is informal and conversational, typically used in everyday speech rather than formal writing.