Adverb
In a way that drags; with a dragging motion.
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"The harpoon," said Ahab, half way rising, and draggingly leaning on one bended arm — "is it safe?"
Slowly; with reluctance, or as if held back.
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The children began to sing draggingly. Half a dozen carried the first verse through alone.
Adverb
in a dragging manner