dragginess

[US]//ˈdræɡɪnəs//
[UK]//ˈdræɡinəs//

Translation

n.the quality or state of being draggy; slowness, heaviness, or lack of energy, excitement, or flow; in mechanics or performance, a tendency to drag; excessive resistance or a feeling of being slowed down; in writing, pacing, or music, a dull or labored quality that makes something feel drawn out

Phrases & Collocations

dragginess sets in

morning dragginess

persistent dragginess

mental dragginess

physical dragginess

dragginess lingers

dragginess returns

dragginess fades

dragginess worsened

dragginess improving

Example Sentences

the dragginess of the meeting made everyone check the clock.

i felt the dragginess of the afternoon shift after lunch.

the dragginess of the story comes from too many side plots.

we tried to cut the dragginess out of the report by trimming repeats.

her dragginess on mondays is usually cured by a short walk.

the dragginess of the commute was worse in the pouring rain.

there is a certain dragginess to the final chapter, despite the big reveal.

he apologized for the dragginess of his presentation and sped up.

the dragginess of the process can be reduced with clearer steps.

i noticed the dragginess creeping in once the music stopped.

the dragginess of the debate came from long-winded answers.

to avoid dragginess, the editor tightened the dialogue and cut filler scenes.

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