Synonyms for lingering
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
gerund of linger: an act of loitering or waiting.
Forms
- Plural
- lingerings → waitings, delays, tarriances…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| lingering | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- delay2
- 7 letters
- waiting2
- 9 letters
- tarriance
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (delay2 = 2 syllables).