Languid definitions

lăng'gwĭd
The definition of languid is lazily, slowly or weakly.

An example of languid is slowly swimming laps in the pool.

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Characterized by or conducive to indolence or inactivity.

A languid afternoon.

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Lacking energy or disinclined to exert effort; listless.

Feeling languid from a fever.

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Slow-moving or weak in force.

Languid breezes.

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Without vigor or vitality; drooping; weak.
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Without interest or spirit; listless; indifferent.
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Sluggish; dull; slow.
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Lacking enthusiasm, energy, or strength; drooping or flagging from weakness, fatigue, or lack of energy; indisposed to exertion; sluggish; relaxed: as, languid movements; languid breathing.
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Showing little or no vitality or animation.

Languid prose.

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Origin of languid

French languide from Latin languidus from languēre to be languid slēg- in Indo-European roots

Sentence Examples

  • A slow, languid smile crossed his features, one that made her body flush and ache for him.

  • The heat makes Helen languid and quiet.

  • He turned with her, watching her languid walk.

  • "No?" he asked, approaching her with a languid walk that stirred her blood.

  • Their petting grew more frenzied, more instinctive, and far from the languid, sensuous control he had intended to use with her.

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