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languid Definition

lan·guid (laŋ′gwid)

adjective

  1. without vigor or vitality; drooping; weak
  2. without interest or spirit; listless; indifferent
  3. sluggish; dull; slow

Etymology: Fr languide < L languidus < languere, to be weary, akin to laxus: see lax

languid Related Forms
lan′·guidly adverb lan′·guid·ness noun
languid Synonyms

languid

modif.

  1. Weak

    feeble, weary, infirm; see weak 1, 3.

  2. Dull

    sluggish, heavy, lethargic; see dull 6.

  3. Listless

    dull, inattentive, spiritless; see indifferent 1, listless 1, unconcerned.

languid Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • pace: They've no regrets about swapping the stresses of Tokyo for the languid pace of island life.
  • eye: I visited Edinburgh with languid eyes and mind; and yet that city might have interested the most unfortunate being.
  • style: I think it's because I've got quite a relaxed, languid style like he did.
  • manner: Even Micah Hyde, in a more reserved and languid manner.
  • day: I spent a relaxing and languid day in Grantown whilst I sorted out my transport arrangements.
  • atmosphere: It is far enough away from the coast to enjoy the languid atmosphere of this area.

Modifying Another Word

  • rather: The Rain is graceful, and rather languid too, with lines like: " I think I'll sleep another day or two.
  • very: They're too similar in mood, both very languid and dreamy.
  • little: The pace may be a little languid at times, but the film never lost my interest and is fairly suspenseful throughout.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: One effect he describes is that, after taking opium, " The peristaltic Motion of the Intestines becomes more languid.