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- [lang-gwid]
- /ˈlæŋ gwɪd/
- /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd/
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- [lang-gwid]
- /ˈlæŋ gwɪd/
Definitions of languid word
- adjective languid lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow: a languid manner. 1
- adjective languid lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent. 1
- adjective languid drooping or flagging from weakness or fatigue; faint. 1
- noun languid (of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed. 1
- adjective languid slow, lethargic 1
- adjective languid If you describe someone as languid, you mean that they show little energy or interest and are very slow and casual in their movements. 0
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Origin of languid
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600, languid is from the Latin word languidus faint. See languish, -id4
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Parts of speech for Languid
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languid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for languid
adj languid
- lazy — averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.
- languorous — characterized by languor; languid.
- unhurried — not hurried; leisurely; deliberate: an unhurried day; an unhurried decision.
- leisurely — acting, proceeding, or done without haste; unhurried; deliberate: a leisurely conversation.
- laid-back — relaxed or unhurried: laid-back music rhythms.
adjective languid
- relaxed — being free of or relieved from tension or anxiety: in a relaxed mood.
- indolent — having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful: an indolent person.
- dreamy — of the nature of or characteristic of dreams; visionary.
- droopy — hanging down; sagging.
- sleepy — ready or inclined to sleep; drowsy.
Antonyms for languid
adj languid
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
- hurried — moving or working rapidly, especially forced or required to hurry, as a person.
- alert — If you are alert, you are paying full attention to things around you and are able to deal with anything that might happen.
- animated — Someone who is animated or who is having an animated conversation is lively and is showing their feelings.
- spirited — pertaining to something that works by burning alcoholic spirits: a spirit stove.
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