torpid

[ tawr-pid ]

/ ˈtɔr pɪd /

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adjective

inactive or sluggish.

slow; dull; apathetic; lethargic.

dormant, as a hibernating or estivating animal.

Origin of torpid

First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin torpidus “numb,” equivalent to torp(ēre) “to be stiff or numb” + -idus -id⁴

SYNONYMS FOR torpid

2 indolent.

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ANTONYMS FOR torpid

1 energetic.

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synonym study for torpid

3. See inactive.

OTHER WORDS FROM torpid

tor·pid·i·ty, tor·pid·ness, nountor·pid·ly, adverb

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH torpid

torpid , turbid, turgid

Words nearby torpid

torpedo boat, torpedo-boat destroyer, torpedoman, torpedo tube, Torpex, torpid, torpor, torporific, torpor retinae, torquate, Torquay

Definition for torpid (2 of 2)

torpid²

[ tawr-pid ]

/ ˈtɔr pɪd /

noun

an eight-oared, clinker-built boat used for races at Oxford University during the Lenten term.

Origin of torpid

First recorded in 1830–40; special use of torpid¹

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Example sentences from the Web for torpid

It requires a torpid temperament to remain calm under this visitation.
Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877|James Kennedy
Nobody had been paying any attention to Prophet Elias, who had been crawling like a torpid caterpillar.
When Egypt Went Broke|Holman Day
I must have a torpid brain, for I was ever given to much sleeping.
Dead Man's Love|Tom Gallon
His was the overwhelming slumber of the torpid bear and the satiated leech.
Les Misrables|Victor Hugo

Its indolence, and anger at the stirring of inward strife by nature, caused it to assume a torpid indifference.
Papers from Overlook-House|Casper Almore

British Dictionary definitions for torpid

torpid

/ (ˈtɔːpɪd) /

adjective

apathetic, sluggish, or lethargic

(of a hibernating animal) dormant; having greatly reduced metabolic activity

unable to move or feel

Derived forms of torpid

torpidity, nountorpidly, adverb

Word Origin for torpid

C17: from Latin torpidus, from torpēre to be numb, motionless

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Medical definitions for torpid

torpid

[ tôr′pĭd ]

adj.

Deprived of power of motion or feeling.

Lethargic; apathetic.

Other words from torpid

tor•pid′i•ty n.

单词	torpid
释义	torpid ¹ [ tawr-pid ] / ˈtɔr pɪd / SEE SYNONYMS FOR torpid ON THESAURUS.COM adjective inactive or sluggish. slow; dull; apathetic; lethargic. dormant, as a hibernating or estivating animal. Origin of torpid ¹ First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin torpidus “numb,” equivalent to torp(ēre) “to be stiff or numb” + -idus -id⁴ SYNONYMS FOR torpid 2 indolent. SEE SYNONYMS FOR torpid ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR torpid 1 energetic. SEE ANTONYMS FOR torpid ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for torpid 3. See inactive. OTHER WORDS FROM torpid tor·pid·i·ty, tor·pid·ness, nountor·pid·ly, adverb WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH torpid torpid , turbid, turgid Words nearby torpid torpedo boat, torpedo-boat destroyer, torpedoman, torpedo tube, Torpex, torpid, torpor, torporific, torpor retinae, torquate, Torquay Definition for torpid (2 of 2) torpid² [ tawr-pid ] / ˈtɔr pɪd / noun an eight-oared, clinker-built boat used for races at Oxford University during the Lenten term. Origin of torpid ² First recorded in 1830–40; special use of torpid¹ Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for torpid It requires a torpid temperament to remain calm under this visitation. Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877\|James Kennedy Nobody had been paying any attention to Prophet Elias, who had been crawling like a torpid caterpillar. When Egypt Went Broke\|Holman Day I must have a torpid brain, for I was ever given to much sleeping. Dead Man's Love\|Tom Gallon His was the overwhelming slumber of the torpid bear and the satiated leech. Les Misrables\|Victor Hugo Its indolence, and anger at the stirring of inward strife by nature, caused it to assume a torpid indifference. Papers from Overlook-House\|Casper Almore British Dictionary definitions for torpid torpid / (ˈtɔːpɪd) / adjective apathetic, sluggish, or lethargic (of a hibernating animal) dormant; having greatly reduced metabolic activity unable to move or feel Derived forms of torpid torpidity, nountorpidly, adverb Word Origin for torpid C17: from Latin torpidus, from torpēre to be numb, motionless Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to torpid apathetic, comatose, dopey, dormant, drowsy, dull, heavy, idle, inactive, indifferent, indolent, inert, lackadaisical, languid, latent, leaden, lethargic, listless, motionless, numb Medical definitions for torpid torpid [ tôr′pĭd ] adj. Deprived of power of motion or feeling. Lethargic; apathetic. Other words from torpid tor•pid′i•ty n. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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torpid

adjective

Origin of torpid

SYNONYMS FOR torpid

ANTONYMS FOR torpid

synonym study for torpid

OTHER WORDS FROM torpid

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH torpid

Words nearby torpid

Definition for torpid (2 of 2)

noun

Origin of torpid

Example sentences from the Web for torpid

British Dictionary definitions for torpid

adjective

Derived forms of torpid

Word Origin for torpid

Words related to torpid

Medical definitions for torpid

adj.

Other words from torpid