Languor: meaning, definitions and examples

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languor

[ ˈlæŋɡər ]

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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
languor	Often describes a pleasant, dreamy state of tiredness, typically in a peaceful and relaxed environment. She lay back with a languor that suggested complete contentment after the long day at the beach

Word

Description / Examples

languor

Often describes a pleasant, dreamy state of tiredness, typically in a peaceful and relaxed environment.

She lay back with a languor that suggested complete contentment after the long day at the beach

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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
languor	Used to describe a feeling of pleasant tiredness or a lack of energy that is often associated with a relaxed state. She enjoyed the languor of a lazy afternoon by the beach. After the heavy meal, a sense of languor overtook him.
apathy	Used when someone shows a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. It often has a negative connotation. The team's apathy was evident as they barely moved during the game. Voter apathy can be a major issue during elections.
indifference	Used when someone shows a lack of interest, concern, or sympathy. It can imply detachment or coldness. Their indifference to the plight of the homeless was disappointing. He had grown indifferent to the noise of the city.
disinterest	Used to describe a lack of interest or concern about something. It can also mean neutrality or lack of bias. Her disinterest in the subject was clear when she started checking her phone during the lecture. The judge's disinterest ensured a fair trial.
lethargy	Used to describe a state of sluggishness, inactivity, and lack of energy. It often implies a physical or mental condition. A severe bout of lethargy kept him in bed all day. She experienced unexplained lethargy after her surgery.

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:

🇵🇹 langor

🇮🇳 थकावट

🇩🇪 Mattigkeit

🇮🇩 lesu

🇺🇦 втома

🇵🇱 osłabienie

🇯🇵 倦怠

🇫🇷 languor

🇪🇸 languidez

🇹🇷 halsizlik

🇰🇷 나른함

🇸🇦 خمول

🇨🇿 malátnost

🇸🇰 malátnosť

🇨🇳 疲倦

🇸🇮 utrujenost

🇮🇸 sljóleiki

🇰🇿 шаршау

🇬🇪 მოწყალება

🇦🇿 yorğunluq

🇲🇽 languidez

Etymology

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.

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