adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
slowly; sluggishly; in a heavy, lumbering manner
Describes a slow, heavy, or sluggish movement, often with a sense of bulkiness or lack of refinement. Common in mimetic expressions with と or する.
大きな犬がもっそりと立ち上がった。
The big dog got up slowly and heavily.
彼はもっそりした動きで部屋を出ていった。
He left the room with sluggish, lumbering movements.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
unrefined; coarse; crude; lacking polish
Describes a person or thing that is unrefined, crude, or lacking sophistication. Often used for appearance, manner, or style. Less common than the movement sense.
あの店の料理はもっそりしていて、あまり美味しくない。
The food at that restaurant is unrefined and not very tasty.
彼の服装はいつももっそりしている。
His clothes always look coarse and unstylish.