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Meaning
Adj
●
Of a person or
animal
, or their body
functions
:
flagging
from
weakness
, or
inactive
or
weak
, especially due to
illness
or
tiredness
;
faint
, listless.
●
Of a person or their
movement
:
showing
a
dislike
for physical
effort
;
leisurely
, unhurried.
●
Of a person or their
actions
,
character
, etc.:
lacking
drive
,
emotion
, or
enthusiasm
;
apathetic
,
listless
,
spiritless
, unenthusiastic.
●
Of a
colour
: not
bright
;
dull
, muted.
●
Of an
idea
,
writing
, etc.:
dull
, uninteresting.
●
Of a
period of time
:
characterized
by
lack
of
activity
;
pleasant
and
relaxed
; unstressful.
●
Of a
thing
:
lacking
energy,
liveliness
, or
strength
;
inactive
,
slow-moving
, weak.
Noun
●
Synonym of
languet
(“
a flat
plate
in (or
opposite
and below the
mouth
of) the
pipe
of an organ”)
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
languid
English
languidus
Latin
langueo
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Language
Languet
Fatigued
Tired
Faint
Remiss
Exhausted
Weary
Listless
Weak
Related
Languorous
Ponderous
Lilting
Sinuous
Melancholic
Pensive
Sultry
Frenetic
Contemplative
Unhurried
Leaden
Tempestuous
Dreamy
Dour
Placid
Stilted
Somber
Leisurely
Forlorn
Morose
Beguiling
Graceful
Melodious
Slow
Sullen
Drowsy
Tranquil
Dreamlike
Hypnotic
Exquisite
Gentle
Laconic
Lush
Quaint
Lonely
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