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What are comparative and superlative words for lazy?

Here are some comparative and superlative words for "lazy," along with their nuances:

Comparative:

* More sluggish: Suggests a lack of energy and movement.

* More indolent: Emphasizes a love of ease and avoidance of effort.

* Lazier: The most common and direct comparison.

* More slothful: Implies a strong aversion to work and activity.

* More lethargic: Describes a state of weariness and apathy.

* More languid: Suggests a graceful, relaxed, and possibly charming laziness.

* More idle: Highlights a lack of purposeful activity.

* More remiss: Focuses on negligence or failing to do something that should be done.

Superlative:

* Most sluggish: The most inactive and lethargic.

* Most indolent: The most prone to inactivity and relaxation.

* Laziest: The most unwilling to exert oneself.

* Most slothful: The most dedicated to avoiding work.

* Most lethargic: The most apathetic and drained of energy.

* Most languid: The most gracefully and luxuriously inactive.

* Most idle: The most engaged in doing nothing.

* Most remiss: The most negligent and neglectful of responsibilities.

Note: The specific word you choose will depend on the context and the specific nuance you wish to convey.

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