lingering Get Printable Handwriting Rhymes Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition adjective. staying in one place longer than needed. Example Sentence The smell of cookies was lingering in the kitchen. More Example Sentences Lingering doubts made him change his mind. Synonyms hesitant; lingering; remaining Antonyms quick; hasty; swift Hear It! Say It! Write It! lingering Switch to cursive Start Rhymes Three Syllable Rhymes (2) fingering lingering Share with your friends: