draggingly

adv

Etymology: From dragging + -ly.

1. In a way that drags; with a dragging motion.

   “"The harpoon," said Ahab, half way rising, and draggingly leaning on one bended arm — "is it safe?"”

2. Slowly; with reluctance, or as if held back.

   “The children began to sing draggingly. Half a dozen carried the first verse through alone.”