Languid definition

lănggwĭd

The definition of languid is lazily, slowly or weakly.

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

adjective

Without vigor or vitality; drooping; weak.

adjective

Characterized by or conducive to indolence or inactivity.

A languid afternoon.

adjective

Lacking energy or disinclined to exert effort; listless.

Feeling languid from a fever.

adjective

Slow-moving or weak in force.

Languid breezes.

adjective

Without interest or spirit; listless; indifferent.

adjective

Sluggish; dull; slow.

adjective

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.

adjective

adjective

Showing little or no vitality or animation.

Languid prose.

adjective

Origin of languid

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

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Latin languidus (“faint, weak, dull, sluggish, languid”).

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