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Desultry

Definition:

Adjective: lacking in enthusiasm or interest; half-hearted

Adjective: slow, sluggish

Adverb: in a lackluster or apathetic manner

Examples:

Adjective:

• She gave a desultry performance, clearly not enjoying herself on stage.
• The team's desultry effort in the game led to a disappointing loss.

Adverb:

• He ambled desultrily through the park, showing no real intent to exercise.
• The speaker delivered the speech desultrily, failing to captivate the audience.

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