lingering:

lasting for a long time or slow to end

lingering:

lasting for a long time or slow to end

(Adjective)

Example Sentences:

Ramayana: If any doubt was lingering in the minds of the associates of Vibhishana about surrendering to Rama’s side, it was removed by Rama’s warm acceptance of Vibhishana.

Mahabharata: After Duryodhana publicly insulted Vidura and especially after Dhritarashtra remained silent, whatever lingering inclination Vidura had to stay with Dhritarashtra disappeared.

Bhagavad-gita: Even when we think that we have become free from impurities, they are probably still lingering somewhere in a dark corner of our heart.