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- [lang-gwid]
- /ˈlæŋ gwɪd/
- /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd/
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- [lang-gwid]
- /ˈlæŋ gwɪd/
Definitions of languidly word
- adjective languidly lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow: a languid manner. 1
- adjective languidly lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent. 1
- adjective languidly drooping or flagging from weakness or fatigue; faint. 1
- noun languidly In a languid manner, without force or effort, in a manner requiring little energy or exertion. 1
- adverb languidly in a slow or lethargic way 1
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Origin of languidly
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 Languidly
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languidly 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.
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adv languidly
- indifferently — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- slowly — in a slow manner; at a slow speed: Sauté the peppers slowly. I drove slowly back home.
- weakly — weak or feeble in constitution; not robust; sickly.
- sluggishly — indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
adverb languidly
- unhurriedly — not hurried; leisurely; deliberate: an unhurried day; an unhurried decision.
- languorously — characterized by languor; languid.
- lazily — averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.
- indolently — having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful: an indolent person.
- lethargically — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
Antonyms for languidly
adverb languidly
- vigorously — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
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