languid

adjective

lan·guid ˈlaŋ-gwəd How to pronounce languid (audio)

: drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak

arms too languid with happiness to embrace him

John Galsworthy

: sluggish in character or disposition : listless

proceeded at a languid pace

: lacking force or quickness of movement : slow

languidly adverb

languidness noun

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What Is the Difference Between languid and languorous?

The letter L holds claim to a payload of words in English that connote a lack of energy or enthusiasm. Two of them—languid and languorous—derive from the same source, the Latin verb languēre ("to languish"). Languid describes the kind of sluggishness that one often experiences from fatigue or weakness ("the illness left her feeling languid"). Languorous applies more to someone who just doesn't feel the will to get up and do anything ("he felt languorous on a rainy Sunday afternoon"). There is also lackadaisical, which implies a halfhearted effort given from lack of care ("lackadaisical seniors just floating along until graduation"), as well as listless, which suggests a lack of spirit caused by physical weakness, dissatisfaction, or sadness ("she was listless for a few weeks following the breakup").

Example Sentences

They proceeded at a languid pace. It was a hot, languid summer day.

Recent Examples on the Web Where Porset’s design was all languid curves, the Sartorii responds with angular geometries: two intersecting planes of oiled or varnished walnut topped by a flat, leather cushion.

Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2021 The Lyriq feels at its best in Touring Mode with everything set to its most relaxed and languid.

Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, 28 June 2022 Critics say the central bank's languid approach allowed inflation to fester.

Lucy Bayly, CNN, 11 July 2022 On Sometimes, Forever, every languid lyric and opaque melody feels strategically placed with care and concern.

Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2022 Anyone can craft a carefree summer party anthem, but it’s a far tougher task to harness all of the breezy, languid textures of the warmer months in service of melancholy, introspection and doubt.

Andrew Barker, Variety, 24 June 2022 Its leisurely, languid locomotion helps the robot avoid suspicion and fulfill its mission, deputy editor Courtney Linder wrote in May 2021.

Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022 Lamenting his inability to spend more time with his lover, as well as wishing for the means to stop time in its tracks, Cuco delivers the wistful, sentimental lyrics in a languid manner indicative of his humanly limitations.

Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 31 May 2022 The suspense, however, is dissipated by languid pacing, repetitive shots of figures in the landscape and heavily pregnant pauses.

Joe Leydon, Variety, 12 May 2022 See More

单词	languidness
释义	languid adjective lan·guid ˈlaŋ-gwəd 1 : drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak arms too languid with happiness to embrace him John Galsworthy 2 : sluggish in character or disposition : listless proceeded at a languid pace 3 : lacking force or quickness of movement : slow languidly adverb languidness noun Did you know? What Is the Difference Between languid and languorous? The letter L holds claim to a payload of words in English that connote a lack of energy or enthusiasm. Two of them—languid and languorous—derive from the same source, the Latin verb languēre ("to languish"). Languid describes the kind of sluggishness that one often experiences from fatigue or weakness ("the illness left her feeling languid"). Languorous applies more to someone who just doesn't feel the will to get up and do anything ("he felt languorous on a rainy Sunday afternoon"). There is also lackadaisical, which implies a halfhearted effort given from lack of care ("lackadaisical seniors just floating along until graduation"), as well as listless, which suggests a lack of spirit caused by physical weakness, dissatisfaction, or sadness ("she was listless for a few weeks following the breakup"). Synonyms enervated lackadaisical languishing languorous limp listless spiritless See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences They proceeded at a languid pace. It was a hot, languid summer day. Recent Examples on the Web Where Porset’s design was all languid curves, the Sartorii responds with angular geometries: two intersecting planes of oiled or varnished walnut topped by a flat, leather cushion. Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2021 The Lyriq feels at its best in Touring Mode with everything set to its most relaxed and languid. Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, 28 June 2022 Critics say the central bank's languid approach allowed inflation to fester. Lucy Bayly, CNN, 11 July 2022 On Sometimes, Forever, every languid lyric and opaque melody feels strategically placed with care and concern. Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2022 Anyone can craft a carefree summer party anthem, but it’s a far tougher task to harness all of the breezy, languid textures of the warmer months in service of melancholy, introspection and doubt. Andrew Barker, Variety, 24 June 2022 Its leisurely, languid locomotion helps the robot avoid suspicion and fulfill its mission, deputy editor Courtney Linder wrote in May 2021. Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022 Lamenting his inability to spend more time with his lover, as well as wishing for the means to stop time in its tracks, Cuco delivers the wistful, sentimental lyrics in a languid manner indicative of his humanly limitations. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 31 May 2022 The suspense, however, is dissipated by languid pacing, repetitive shots of figures in the landscape and heavily pregnant pauses. Joe Leydon, Variety, 12 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle French languide, from Latin languidus, from languēre to languish — more at slack First Known Use 1595, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition languid adjective lan·guid ˈlaŋ-gwəd 1 : having very little strength, energy, or spirit a pale languid boy 2 : having a slow and relaxed quality a languid pace languidness noun as in weakness the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor the languidness of her sigh suggested that death would not be long in the coming Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance weakness languor exhaustion fatigue enervation feebleness faintness debility listlessness asthenia debilitation lowness fragility infirmity enfeeblement impairment frailty tenderness injury frailness decay wimpiness delicacy lassitude disablement decrepitude helplessness weariness softness breakdown prostration impotence damage powerlessness collapse invalidism impuissance defenselessness effeteness harm hurt incapacitation Antonyms & Near Antonyms vigor strength vitality robustness hardiness energy hardihood huskiness muscularity virility lustiness fitness hardness toughness stoutness sturdiness ruggedness health brawniness heftiness soundness healthiness wellness See More
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