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languid::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | dreamy, lackadaisical, languorous |
a languid mood.
a languid wave of the hand.
Examples of languid
languid
The canal has been enlarged several times, and today looks like a languid river.
From the theatlantic.com
Soderbergh allows one scene after another to play out at the same languid tempo.
From the al.com
A few early loafers on the Hoe turned telescopes on her with a languid interest.
From the guardian.co.uk
Fortunately, the military buildup hasn't robbed the island of its languid charm.
From the time.com
Likewise, raising property taxes would further harm the languid housing market.
From the theatlantic.com
Acceleration is languid, which means your foot is often literally to the floor.
From the cars.uk.msn.com
They regarded him as too languid, too old-school and too removed from Washington.
From the washingtonpost.com
Somehow, however, Mester managed to avoid any hint of languid here-we-go-again.
From the courier-journal.com
Take in pastel-coloured sunrises and immerse yourself in languid coastal rhythms.
From the couriermail.com.au
- Dreamy: lacking spirit or liveliness; "a lackadaisical attempt"; "a languid mood"; "a languid wave of the hand"; "a hot languorous afternoon"
- (languidly) in a languid and lethargic manner; "the men languidly put on their jackets"
- Fatigue (also called exhaustion, lethargy, languidness, languor, lassitude, and listlessness) is a state of awareness describing a range of afflictions, usually associated with physical and/or mental weakness, though varying from a general state of to a specific work-induced burning sensation ...
- 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; Heavy; dull; dragging; wanting spirit or animation; listless; apathetic
- (adj.) sluggish from fatigue or weakness (In the summer months, the great heat makes people languid and lazy.)
- Correct broadsheet word to described left-handed batsman playing through off-side. See also: Lazy Correct broadsheet word to described left-handed batsman playing through off-side and caught at second slip.
- (adj) - weary; sluggish; listless
- Without vigor or vitality.
- Tired, lacking energy
