Drumbling

/ˈdrʌmblɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Slow, sluggish, or moving in a confused manner; characterized by slowness or laziness.

Etymology

Present participle or adjective form of drumble. The -ing suffix creates both the continuous form of the verb and an adjectival sense describing the quality of being slow.

Kelly Says

A 'drumbling pace' would be perfect for describing how a tired sloth moves through the forest—almost an onomatopoeia that sounds like its meaning!

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