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View usage for: (læŋgəʳ) uncountable nounLanguor is a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and not having any energy or interest in anything. [literary] She, in her languor, had not troubled to eat much. Synonyms: lethargy, weakness, fatigue, apathy More Synonyms of languor More Synonyms of languor languor in British English (ˈlæŋɡə) noun1. physical or mental laziness or weariness 2. a feeling of dreaminess and relaxation 3. oppressive silence or stillness Word origin C14 langour, via Old French from Latin languor, from languēre to languish; the modern spelling is directly from Latin languor in American English (ˈlæŋgər) noun1. a lack of vigor or vitality; weakness 2. a lack of interest or spirit; feeling of listlessness; indifference 3. the condition of being still, sluggish, or dull Derived forms languorous (ˈlanguorous) adjective languorously (ˈlanguorously) adverb Word origin ME langour < OFr langueur < L languor < languere, to be weary: see languid Examples of 'languor' in a sentencelanguor She, in her languor, had not troubled to eat much. Synonyms frailty feebleness listlessness faintness enervationDefinition a pleasant state of dreamy relaxation (literary) She savoured the pleasant languor, the dreamy tranquillity. Synonyms relaxation dreaminess lotus-eating a sleepy haven of rural languor Additional synonymsDefinition lack of interest or enthusiasm the political apathy of many people these days Synonyms lack of interest, indifference, inertia, coolness, passivity, coldness, stoicism, nonchalance, torpor, phlegm, sluggishness, listlessness, unconcern, insensibility, unresponsiveness, impassivity, passiveness, impassibility, unfeelingness, emotionlessness, uninterestedness Definition a peaceful state the rural calm of Grand Rapids, Michigan Synonyms stillness, peace, quiet, hush, serenity, tranquillity, repose, calmness, peacefulness Definition a state of weakness, esp. caused by illness Anxiety or general debility can play a part in allergies. Synonyms weakness, exhaustion, frailty, incapacity, infirmity, feebleness, faintness, decrepitude, enervation, enfeeblement, sickliness - languid
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Additional synonymsBig meals cause drowsiness. Synonyms sleepiness, tiredness, lethargy, torpor, sluggishness, languor (literary), somnolence, heavy eyelids, doziness, torpidity, oscitancy Synonyms weakness, weakening, fatigue, exhaustion, impotence, paralysis, tiredness, incapacity, powerlessness, infirmity, lassitude, debility, feebleness, prostration, debilitation, enfeeblement, exhaustedness Definition boredom and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of activity or excitement She suffered from ennui whenever she was alone. Synonyms boredom, dissatisfaction, tiredness, the doldrums, lethargy, tedium, lassitude, listlessnessDefinition extreme physical or mental tiredness Those affected suffer extreme fatigue. Synonyms tiredness, lethargy, weariness, ennui (literary), heaviness, debility, languor, listlessness, overtiredness There was a heaviness in the air that stunned them. Synonyms sluggishness, torpor, numbness, dullness, lassitude, languor, deadness Definition stillness or silence A hush fell over the crowd. Synonyms quiet, silence, calm, still (poetic), peace, tranquillity, stillness, peacefulness He was noted for his indolence. Synonyms idleness, slacking, laziness, inertia, shirking, lethargy, inactivity, sloth, torpor, skiving (British, slang), languor, inertness, torpidity, faineance, faineancy, languidness Definition a feeling of unwillingness to do anything I resented her inertia and lack of self direction. Synonyms inactivity, apathy, lethargy, passivity, stillness, laziness, sloth, idleness, stupor, drowsiness, dullness, immobility, torpor, sluggishness, indolence, lassitude, languor, listlessness, deadness, unresponsiveness, disinclination to move Definition physical or mental weariness Symptoms of anaemia include general fatigue and lassitude. Synonyms weariness, fatigue, exhaustion, apathy, tiredness, inertia, lethargy, drowsiness, dullness, ennui (literary), torpor, heaviness, sluggishness, languor, listlessness, prostration, enervation, sluggardliness Current employment laws will be changed to reward effort and punish laziness. Synonyms idleness, negligence, inactivity, slowness, sloth, sluggishness, slackness, indolence, tardiness, dilatoriness, slothfulness, do-nothingness, faineance Additional synonymsDefinition a short period of calm a lull in the conversation Synonyms respite, pause, quiet, silence, calm, hush, tranquillity, stillness, let-up (informal), calmnessDefinition the absence of sound They stood in silence. Synonyms quiet, peace, calm, hush, lull, stillness, quiescence, noiselessness I was doomed to sleepiness for the remainder of the morning. Synonyms drowsiness, lethargy, torpor, heaviness, somnolence, doziness Definition laziness, esp. regarding work I judged him guilty of sloth. Synonyms laziness, inactivity, idleness, inertia, torpor, sluggishness, slackness, indolence, slothfulness, faineance Definition drowsiness and apathy The sick person gradually falls into a torpor. Synonyms inactivity, apathy, inertia, lethargy, passivity, laziness, numbness, sloth, stupor, drowsiness, dullness, sluggishness, indolence, languor, listlessness, somnolence, inertness, stagnancy, accidie, inanition, torpidity, acedia Definition the state of being weak Symptoms of anaemia include weakness and fatigue. Synonyms frailty, fatigue, exhaustion, fragility, infirmity, debility, feebleness, faintness, decrepitude, enervationOvercome with weariness, he collapsed. Synonyms tiredness, fatigue, exhaustion, lethargy, drowsiness, lassitude, languor, listlessness, prostration, enervation |