Definition
Definition of lingered - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
persistentRare remaining for a long time without changeRare
- The lingered scent filled the room.
- The lingered tension was palpable in the air.
- A lingered feeling of unease settled over the group.
Origin of lingered
Middle English, lengeren (to dwell)
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- French:persistant, ...
- German:anhaltend, ...
- Italian:persistente, ...
- Spanish:persistente, ...
- Portuguese:persistente, ...
- Chinese:挥之不去的, ...
- Japanese:残り香, ...
- Arabic:مُسْتَمِر, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְמַשֵּׁךְ, ...
- Russian:долговременный, ...
- Ukrainian:стійкий, ...
- Hindi:स्थायी, ...
Definition of linger - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
persistcontinue to exist for longer than expected
- The scent of her perfume lingered in the room..
2.
timestay in a place longer than necessary
- They lingered at the park after the concert.
3.
saunterRare move slowly or leisurelyRare
- He lingered along the path, enjoying the view.
Expressions with linger
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stay in a place longer than necessary
He decided to linger on at the party.
stay close to the boundary of something
He would often linger on the edge of the forest, watching the wildlife.
remain noticeable in taste or memory
The flavor of the wine lingered on the lips long after the last sip.
take extra time to enjoy something
She lingered over her coffee, savoring every sip.
Origin of linger
Middle English, linger (delay)
Examples of linger in a sentence
Doubts about the decision still linger in his mind. He lingered in the hallway, unsure of what to say. The scent of her perfume lingered in the room. Tourists lingered in the museum, captivated by the art. She lingered over her coffee, lost in thought.
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- French:persister, traîner, ...
- German:verweilen, schlendern, ...
- Italian:persistere, rimanere, ...
- Spanish:perdurar, quedarse, ...
- Portuguese:perdurar, demorar-se, ...
- Chinese:挥之不去, 逗留, ...
- Japanese:残る, 居残る, ...
- Arabic:اِستَمَرَّ, تريث, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִימָּשֵׁךְ, לְהִתְעַכֵּב, ...
- Russian:сохраняться, задерживаться, ...
- Ukrainian:залишатися, затримуватися, ...
- Hindi:बना रहना, ठहरना, ...
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