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languished

 

[ หˆlรฆล‹ษกwษชสƒt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional state

To languish means to suffer from being forced to stay in an unpleasant situation or state. It suggests a sense of weakness, neglect, or deterioration, often associated with a longing for something better. When someone languishes, they may feel a sense of hopelessness or depression while yearning for improvement or relief. This term can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts, indicating a decline in well-being or vitality.

Synonyms

decay, deteriorate, waste away, wilt.

Examples of usage

  • He languished in the hospital for weeks.
  • The project languished due to lack of funding.
  • She felt her ambitions languishing without support.

Translations

Translations of the word "languished" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น morrendo de tristeza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเค–เฅ€ เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verwelkt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menderita

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะฐะถะดะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cierpieฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‹ฆใ—ใ‚€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท s'affaiblir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ languidecer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zayฤฑflamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‡ ํ‡ดํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูุนุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trpฤ›t

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trpieลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กฐๅผฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trpeti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพjรกst

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะทะฐะฟ ัˆะตะณัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒœแƒฏแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™ziyyษ™t รงษ™kmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ decaer

Etymology

The word 'languish' originates from the Latin verb 'languฤ“re', meaning 'to be faint, weak, or languid'. This Latin term is rooted in 'languidus', which refers to being faint or weak in vitality. The transformation into Middle English involved adopting the terms with a similar meaning, eventually resulting in 'languish'. Over centuries, it has evolved to encompass not only physical weakness but also emotional and situational decline. Its usage expanded in literature and poetry, often emphasizing themes of longing, despair, and unfulfilled desires, which has solidified its place in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,526, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.