lingered

[US]/ˈlɪŋɡəd/
[UK]/ˈlɪŋɡərd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of linger; to slowly disappear; to persist in a state; to continue looking (or thinking)

Phrases & Collocations

lingered on

lingered longer

lingered in

lingered around

lingered still

lingered briefly

lingered quietly

lingered softly

lingered behind

lingered heavily

Example Sentences

the sweet aroma of the cake lingered in the air.

memories of our vacation lingered long after we returned home.

her laughter lingered in my mind for days.

the tension in the room lingered even after the meeting ended.

the taste of the delicious meal lingered on my palate.

the sound of the music lingered in the background.

his words lingered with me, making me reflect.

the fog lingered over the valley until noon.

the scent of flowers lingered in the garden.

after the argument, a sense of unease lingered between us.

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