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Languid

adjective
/ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Meaning

lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint
Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion; weak or faint.

Example Sentences

After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.

He gave a languid wave before leaving the room.

Synonyms

sluggish, listless, lethargic, weary, tired, lazy, faint
Entry 1
sluggish, listless, lethargic, weary, tired
Entry 2
listless, weary, sluggish, lazy, faint

Antonyms

energetic, vigorous, lively, active, spirited
Entry 1
energetic, vigorous, lively, active, spirited
Entry 2
energetic, lively, active

Collocations

languid movement, languid atmosphere, languid summer day, languid pace, languid manner, languid smile, languid afternoon
Entry 1
languid movement, languid atmosphere, languid summer day, languid pace
Entry 2
languid manner, languid smile, languid pace, languid afternoon

Related Vocabularies

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having a great distance from one side to the other; broad
Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.
below the threshold of conscious perception but still influencing behavior or feelings

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