LINGERING Synonyms
There are 27 synonyms of the word
lingering.
(exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word lingering. (close relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word lingering. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for LINGERING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dragging | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 2 | enduring | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | leftover | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 4 | long-lasting | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | persistent | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 6 | persisting | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 7 | prolonged | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 8 | protracted | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 9 | remaining | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 10 | sustained | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 11 | loitering | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 12 | staying | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | ||||
| 13 | tarry | verb, adverbv, adv | ||||
| 14 | abide | verbv | ||||
| 15 | dawdle | verbv | ||||
| 16 | footle | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 17 | hover | verbv | ||||
| 18 | lallygag | verbv | ||||
| 19 | loaf | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 20 | loiter | verbv | ||||
Best Hypernyms For LINGERING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
lingering, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
abiding
be
continuing
enduring
hesitate
leave
move
persist
remain
remaining
stay
surviving
waffle
waver
Phrases (2)
go awaygo forth
