Definitions for "Lingering"
Keywords:  tarry, reluctance, slow, leaving, act
To be slow in leaving, especially out of reluctance; tarry
the act of tarrying
Used to describe the flavor and persistence of flavor in a wine after tasting. When the aftertaste remains on the palate for several seconds, it is said to be lingering.
The aftertaste of a wine. If it lasts for a decent length of time it is said to be lingering.
Drawn out in time; remaining long; protracted; as, a lingering disease.
Keywords:  guilt, sense, continuing, long, time
continuing for a long time; "a lingering sense of guilt"
Keywords:  delaying
Delaying.