Pronunciation: /ˈlɑlɪŋ/

Definitions of lolling

verb to recline or lean in a relaxed or lazy manner

Example Sentences

A1 The cat was lolling in the sun.

A2 She was lolling on the couch after a long day at work.

B1 The children were lolling around in the park, enjoying the warm weather.

B2 He found her lolling by the pool, soaking up the sun.

C1 The guests were lolling on the deck, sipping cocktails and enjoying the view.

C2 The actress was lolling in her trailer, waiting for her next scene to begin.

adjective relaxed or lazy in a manner of sitting or lying down

Example Sentences

A1 The cat was lolling in the sun.

A2 She sat lolling on the beach, enjoying the warm weather.

B1 The dog lay lolling on the grass, panting after a long run.

B2 The children were lolling around the pool, splashing and laughing.

C1 The guests were lolling in the luxurious lounge chairs, sipping cocktails.

C2 The actress was lolling in her dressing room, waiting for her cue to go on stage.

Examples of lolling in a Sentence

formal The cat was lolling in the sun, enjoying the warmth.

informal She was just lolling on the couch all day, watching TV.

slang We spent the afternoon lolling around at the park.

figurative His tongue was lolling out of his mouth after running for so long.

Grammatical Forms of lolling

past tense

lolled

plural

lollings

comparative

more lolling

superlative

most lolling

present tense

loll

future tense

will loll

perfect tense

have lolled

continuous tense

is lolling

singular

lolling

positive degree

lolling

infinitive

to loll

gerund

lolling

participle

lolling

Origin and Evolution of lolling

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'lolling' originated from the Middle English word 'lollen' which meant to recline or hang loosely.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'lolling' has evolved to also include lounging or relaxing in a lazy or indolent manner.