Definition & Meaning of "lingering"in English

lingering

lasting for a long time, often beyond the usual or expected duration

Grammatical Information

Composition

present participle adjective

qualitative

Superlative

most lingering

Comparative

more lingering

gradable

domain

duration, emotion, perception

Examples

She felt a lingering sadness after saying goodbye to her friends.

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