CEFR B1

lingering

adjective

Meaning

Continuing to exist or persist, especially for longer than expected or desired.

Examples

A lingering doubt about the project's success remained.
The scent of her perfume was lingering in the room.

Synonyms: lasting, persistent, enduring, protracted

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lingering (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/

Definition

Continuing to exist or persist, especially for longer than expected or desired.

Examples

A lingering doubt about the project's success remained.
The scent of her perfume was lingering in the room.
He had a lingering cough after his illness.

How to Use lingering

linger on (phrasal verb): To remain in a place longer than necessary or expected. — "He lingered on the phone, wanting to talk more."
linger over (prepositional phrase): To spend a long time doing something or thinking about something. — "She tended to linger over her breakfast on weekends."

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