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lounging

Lounging (noun) means the act of relaxing lazily, especially while sitting or lying down. Example: “An afternoon of lounging by the fire was exactly what she needed.”

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The act of relaxing lazily, especially while sitting or lying down.
"An afternoon of lounging by the fire was exactly what she needed."

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In plain EnglishSpending time comfortably doing nothing much.

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loungings plural

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What does “lounging” mean?

The word “lounging” means the act of relaxing lazily, especially while sitting or lying down. In plain terms, spending time comfortably doing nothing much.

How do you use “lounging” in a sentence?

Here is “lounging” used in a sentence: “An afternoon of lounging by the fire was exactly what she needed.”

What part of speech is “lounging”?

“Lounging” is a noun.

What is the meaning of lounging?

"lounging" (noun) means the act of relaxing lazily, especially while sitting or lying down.

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