drawling Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: D R AO1 L IH0 NG
What Does Drawling Mean?
Drawling is an adjective that means That drawls. As a noun, it means The act of speaking with a drawl. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of drawl.
Quick Facts About Drawling
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | slow and drawn-out |
| Plural | drawlings |
| Comparative / superlative | more drawling, most drawling |
Drawling Definition (Adjective)
- That drawls.
Drawling as a Noun
- The act of speaking with a drawl.
Drawling as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of drawl
Verb
- To drag on slowly and heavily; to while or dawdle away time indolently.
- To utter or pronounce in a dull, spiritless tone, as if by dragging out the utterance.
- To move slowly and heavily; move in a dull, slow, lazy manner.
- To speak with a slow, spiritless utterance, from affectation, laziness, or lack of interest.
Synonyms of Drawling
Drawling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Drawling
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Drawling in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
drawling (comparative more drawling, superlative most drawling)
drawling (plural drawlings)
drawling
Words That Rhyme With Drawling
Quick Answers About Drawling
Is drawling an adjective or a noun?
Drawling is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for drawling?
Close synonyms of drawling are slow and drawn-out. See the full list of drawling synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of drawling?
The plural of drawling is drawlings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of drawling?
The comparative form is more drawling and the superlative form is most drawling.