lackadaisically

2 definitions found

lackadaisically - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  lackadaisical \lack`a*dai"si*cal\ (l[a^]k`[.a]*d[=a]"z[i^]*kal),
     a. [From Lackadaisy, interj.]
     1. Affectedly pensive; languidly sentimental; dreamy.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. Lacking spirit or liveliness; lethargic; listless;
        languid.
        [PJC]
  
     3. Indolent; lazy; idle, especially in a dreamy manner.
        [PJC] -- Lack`a*dai"si*cal*ly, adv.
        [1913 Webster]

lackadaisically - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  lackadaisically
      adv 1: in an idle and lackadaisical manner; "he was hanging
             around the house lackadaisically"