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Definition of lazily adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

lazily

adverb
 
/ˈleɪzɪli/
 
/ˈleɪzɪli/
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  1. (disapproving) in a way that shows somebody is unwilling to work or be active
    • We sat around lazily.
  2. (disapproving) in a way that does not show enough care
    • a lazily scripted, poorly constructed film
  3. in a way that is slow and relaxed
    • She woke up and stretched lazily.
  4. (literary) with slow movements
    • The birds circled lazily above our heads.
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