Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Lingering

• (a.) Delaying.
• (a.) Drawn out in time; remaining long; protracted; as, a lingering disease.
• (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Linger

Synonyms of Lingering

• Tarriance
• Linger
• Loiter
• Lounge
• Footle
• Lollygag
• Loaf
• Lallygag
• Hang Around
• Mess About
• Tarry
• Linger
• Lurk
• Mill About
• Mill Around
• Tarry
• Linger
• Linger
• Dawdle
• Hover
• Linger

Antonyms of Lingering

• Rush

Homophones of Lingering