lounging I. adjective Etymology: from present participle of lounge (I) 1.: indolent, slack < how different is that quick springy figure from our young men's lounging style — George Meredith > 2.[from gerund of lounge (I) ]: fit for leisure use or wear < lounging pajamas > • loung·ing·lyadverb II. noun (-s) Etymology: from gerund of lounge (I) : idling, sauntering