Languid: meaning, definitions and examples
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languid
[ ˈlæŋɡwɪd ]
feeling
lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow
Synonyms
apathetic, lethargic, listless, sluggish
Examples of usage
- She gave a languid wave of the hand.
- He spoke in a slow, languid tone.
- The heat made her feel languid and tired.
- The cat lay on the windowsill with a languid stretch.
- I felt too languid to go out in the hot weather.
appearance
displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed
Synonyms
effortless, indolent, lackadaisical, lazy
Examples of usage
- Her languid movements suggested she was tired.
- The dog lifted its head with a languid look.
- The scene was described with languid elegance.
- The dancer's languid pose captivated the audience.
- He lounged in a languid manner on the sofa.
Translations
Translations of the word "languid" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lânguido
🇮🇳 निस्तेज
🇩🇪 träge
🇮🇩 lesu
🇺🇦 млявий
🇵🇱 omdlewający
🇯🇵 物憂い
🇫🇷 languissant
🇪🇸 lánguido
🇹🇷 bitkin
🇰🇷 나른한
🇸🇦 متكاسل
🇨🇿 malátný
🇸🇰 malátny
🇨🇳 倦怠的
🇸🇮 omahljiv
🇮🇸 daufur
🇰🇿 әлсіз
🇬🇪 დაღლილი
🇦🇿 solğun
🇲🇽 lánguido
Word origin
The word 'languid' originated from the Latin word 'languidus', which means faint or weak. It entered the English language in the late 16th century with the same meaning of lacking vitality or energy. Over time, 'languid' has come to be associated with a sense of laziness or sluggishness, both in physical and emotional contexts.