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Languor: meaning, definitions and examples

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languor

 

[ หˆlรฆล‹ษกษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of tiredness or inertia

Languor is a state of feeling tired or lacking energy, often accompanied by a lack of motivation or interest in activities. It is characterized by a sense of sluggishness and lethargy.

Synonyms

lassitude, lethargy, listlessness, weariness

Examples of usage

  • I couldn't shake off the languor that had settled over me after a long day at work.
  • She lay on the sofa, overcome by a sudden wave of languor.
  • The heat of the summer afternoon brought a sense of languor to the whole town.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of enthusiasm or interest

Languor can also refer to a lack of enthusiasm or interest in something, a feeling of indifference or apathy towards activities or events.

Synonyms

apathy, disinterest, indifference, lethargy

Examples of usage

  • His speech was delivered with such languor that most of the audience fell asleep.
  • She tried to hide her feelings of languor during the meeting, but her lack of interest was evident.

Translations

Translations of the word "languor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น langor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเค•เคพเคตเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mattigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lesu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ะพะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ osล‚abienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ€ฆๆ€ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท languor

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ languidez

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท halsizlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚˜๋ฅธํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู…ูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ malรกtnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ malรกtnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็–ฒๅ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ utrujenost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sljรณleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั€ัˆะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yorฤŸunluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ languidez

Word origin

The word 'languor' has its origins in the Old French word 'langor', which meant 'sickness' or 'weakness'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a state of sluggishness or weariness. The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a lack of energy or enthusiasm. Today, 'languor' is commonly used to convey a sense of tiredness or lack of motivation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,342, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.