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Inertly

Part of speech: adverb

Sense 1:

Definition: In a manner lacking energy, motion, or vigor; passively.

Example: The cat sat inertly on the windowsill, barely moving.

Synonyms: lazily, sluggishly, lethargically

Antonyms: energetically, actively

Sense 2:

Definition: In a way that is unreactive or unresponsive.

Example: The patient lay on the hospital bed inertly, refusing to respond to any stimuli.

Synonyms: unresponsively, motionlessly, lifelessly

Antonyms: responsively, actively

Sense 3:

Definition: In a manner lacking the power or ability to move or act.

Example: The heavy rock sat inertly on the ground, immovable by human strength alone.

Synonyms: immovably, unyieldingly, stationary

Antonyms: freely, moveably

Sense 4 (Local Usage):

Definition: In a way characteristic of the local dialect or region.

Example: She spoke the lyrics of the folk song inertly, pronunciation uniquely influenced by her hometown.

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