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   languid

   /ˈlaŋɡwɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person, manner, or gesture) having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort: "his languid demeanour irritated her" Similar relaxedunhurriedlanguorousunenergeticlacking in energyslowslow-movinglistlesslethargicphlegmatictorpidsluggishlazyidleslothfulinactiveindolentlackadaisicalapatheticindifferentuninterestedimpassiveinformal:laid backrare:otiosepococuranteLaodiceanOpposite energeticactive
   • ▪ (of a period of time) relaxed and peaceful: "the terrace was perfect for languid days in the Italian sun" Similar leisurelypeacefullanguorousrelaxedrestfullazyOpposite energeticaction-packed
   • 2. weak or faint from illness or fatigue: "she was pale, languid, and weak, as if she had delivered a child" Similar sicklyweakfaintfeeblefraildelicatedebilitatedflaggingdroopingtiredwearyfatiguedenervatedOpposite energeticvigorous

   Word Origin late 16th century (in languid (sense 2)): from French languide or Latin languidus, from languere (see languish).

   Derivatives

   • 1. languidly adverb
   • 2. languidness noun

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   What is the difference between languid and lackadaisical?

   • languid refers to an unwillingness or inability to exert oneself due to fatigue or physical weakness. languorous suggests a dreamy boredom and delicacy that avoids unnecessary activity. lackadaisical implies a carefree indifference marked by half-hearted efforts.

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   What is the meaning of the word 'languid'?

   • 9. Languid (शिथिल, दुर्बल) Meaning: having or showing a disinclination for physical activity or energy. Sentence: She is irritated by his languid behavior as she has always been a person full of energy and vigor. 10. Obstinate (अविनेय, हठीला) Meaning: Not easily subdued or remedied.

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   What does lânguido mean?

   • lânguido… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! LANGUID meaning: 1. moving or speaking slowly with little energy, often in an attractive way: 2. moving or speaking…. Learn more.

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   What is a languid manner?

   • a languid manner. lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent. drooping or flagging from weakness or fatigue; faint. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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   Languid means moving or speaking slowly with little energy, often in an attractive way. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, opposites, and usage in sentences from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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     LANGUID meaning: 1. moving or speaking slowly with little...

   • Znaczenie Languid, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     languid definicja: 1. moving or speaking slowly with little...

   • Languid: Indonesian Translation

     LANGUID translate: lesu. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Languid in Traditional Chinese

     LANGUID translate: 慢悠悠的，悠閒自在的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     LANGUID translate: вялый, томный . Learn more in the...

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     languid translate: matt. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     languid translate: lânguido. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Languid: Polish Translation

     languid translate: leniwy, ospały. Learn more in the...

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   Languid means lacking energy, enthusiasm, or activity, or slow and sluggish. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of languid from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Languid means showing little energy or interest and being very slow and casual in movements. See synonyms, examples, pronunciation, word origin and usage of languid in British and American English.

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   Languid means lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow. It can also mean lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent. See the origin, derived forms, and usage examples of languid.

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   adjective. lacking spirit or liveliness. “a languid mood”. “a languid wave of the hand”. synonyms: dreamy, lackadaisical, languorous. lethargic, unenergetic. deficient in alertness or activity.

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