LOLLING Synonyms: 151 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in sagging

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lolling

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noun

as in lounging

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lolling

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verb

present participle of loll

as in drooping

to be limp from lack of water or vigor the heads of the flowers lolled on their stems in the blistering heat

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as in resting

to refrain from labor or exertion farmhands lolling about in the shade and taking a break from the midday sun

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as in lazing

to spend time doing nothing some members of the decorating committee were hard at work, and others were just lolling about

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Recent Examples of lolling

Noun

The pup, named Eba, appeared immune to being rushed and trotted behind at the farthest extent of her leash, tongue lolling, black eyes squinting in the afternoon sun. — Kelso Harper, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025 After a few days of snorkeling and beach-lolling, the view from our helicopter transfer to the Miavana resort on the island of Nosy Ankao just off Madagascar’s northeast, painted an alarmingly different picture. — Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025

Verb

Okeadu slid to the ground with a thud, his head lolling strangely, with sharp, anguished sounds rising from his body. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 My dad was the king of belting along to Hall & Oates and the Rolling Stones, but karaoke there usually took the form of the residents watching, heads lolling, as the caretakers performed the songs. — Ashley Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026 After the deputies put him back into the chair, Mitchell’s body stiffened, with his legs straight in front of him and his head lolling back. — USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026 In winter, lolling is best done in the warm and cosseting spa. — Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lolling

Adjective

Look for wilting flowers and any blooms forming seed pods at their base.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
The first sign your peace lily is thirsty will be yellowing and wilting leaves.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026

Definition of wilting

Noun

The Sidecar lounges are a new design, targeting solo and small groups of travelers who are looking for a quicker pit stop as opposed to long-term lounging.

— Jason Stauffer,Brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Boothbay, Maine Three Flags, a 2021 contemporary shingle-style home on Midcoast Maine’s Linekin Bay, has a waterfront porch for dining and lounging, with a wood-burning fireplace and motorized screens.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of lounging

Verb

Petals that are fading, drooping, dropping off, or turning brown are all signs that the flower is reaching the end of its life and is ready to be removed.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026
Prevent drooping by watering deeply in the morning, improving drainage, and pruning to maintain airflow and plant health.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of drooping

Verb

The increasing chances of being taken, whether one is in a church, mosque, school, on a trip to the capital Abuja or resting at home, is a grim reality that should not be the case given Tinubu’s firm campaign pledges.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
And then there were polar bears again, this time resting quietly in the hills.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of resting

Verb

The sense of just how much there is to do in this part of the world—the length of the scale between lazing and becoming ultra-active—is palpable.

— Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Its clear, shallow waters were pleasant to wade into after lazing under one of the scrubby trees on the sand.

— Lucy Handley, CNBC, 15 Nov. 2025

Definition of lazing

Verb

Tenants have been threatened with eviction for hanging signs outside their balconies calling attention to the utility billing method.

— Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The question hanging over France’s committee will be bigger than whether Zvyagintsev’s film is the strongest of the bunch.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of hanging

Verb

After a summer spent outdoors basking in the sun, houseplants can struggle to adjust to life indoors.

— Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026
The star took a break from basking in the sun and frolicking through the waves, lining up on the white sand in front of the ocean with her BFFs for a silly dance party.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026

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