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вя́ло

C2adverbadverb of вя́лый

1.
listlessly, apathetically, inertly, half-heartedly
Николай вя́ло махну́л руко́й.
Nikolai waved his hand listlessly.
Describes how someone acts or speaks when they lack energy or interest.
2.
sluggishly, dully, slowly
Бесе́да протека́ла вя́ло.
The conversation dragged on dully.
Of things that proceed without liveliness.

Examples

Он вяло ответил на мой вопрос.
He answered my question listlessly.
Цветы вяло висели без воды.
The flowers hung limply without water.
Разговор шёл вяло и без интереса.
The conversation proceeded without much energy or interest.

Word familyвя́лыйPRO

вя́лоlistlessly; sluggishly; limply
adverb
вя́лыйlistless; wilted; flaccid; slack
adjective

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apathetically dully flaccidly half-heartedly inertly limply listlessly slowly sluggishly