Languorously: meaning, definitions and examples

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languorously

 

[ หˆlaล‹ษกษ™rษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of action

Languorously is an adverb that describes an action performed in a languid or lethargic manner. It indicates a sense of fatigue or a dreamy state, often with a hint of sensuality. This term is used to convey a slow and relaxed approach to an action, suggesting a lack of energy but also a certain, often inviting, allure. It is commonly used in literary contexts to enhance the description of a scene or character's demeanor.

Synonyms

dreamily, slowly, sluggishly

Examples of usage

  • She stretched languorously on the couch.
  • The cat yawned languorously in the sun.
  • He spoke languorously, drawing out every syllable.

Translations

Translations of the word "languorously" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น languidamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค‚เค—เคฐ เค•เฅ‡ เคธเคพเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช trรคge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan lesu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะปัะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ leniwie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€ ๆƒฐใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท langoureusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lรกnguidamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tembelce

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚˜๋ฅธํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูƒุณู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lenivฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lenivo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‡’ๆด‹ๆด‹ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ leno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ letilega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะปัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™nbษ™lliklษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lรกnguidamente

Etymology

The word 'languorously' is derived from 'languorous', which comes from the Latin word 'languor', meaning 'weakness' or 'faintness'. The root 'languere' means 'to be weak' or 'to faint'. The term began to gain prominence in the English language in the 17th century, often used in poetry and romantic literature to evoke a sense of dreamy weakness or a sultry atmosphere. Over time, it evolved to embody not only physical weakness but also emotional or romantic lethargy. This etymological journey mirrors the term's association with a certain kind of softness and intimacy in expression.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,465, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.