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- [lang-gwi-shing]
- /ˈlæŋ gwɪ ʃɪŋ/
- /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lang-gwi-shing]
- /ˈlæŋ gwɪ ʃɪŋ/
Definitions of languishing word
- adjective languishing becoming languid, in any way. 1
- adjective languishing expressive of languor; indicating tender, sentimental melancholy: a languishing sigh. 1
- adjective languishing lingering: a languishing death. 1
- verb without object languishing to be or become weak or feeble; droop; fade. 1
- verb without object languishing to lose vigor and vitality. 1
- verb without object languishing to undergo neglect or experience prolonged inactivity; suffer hardship and distress: to languish in prison for ten years. 1
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Origin of languishing
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1300-50; See origin at languish, -ing2
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Parts of speech for Languishing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
languishing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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 languishing
adj languishing
- dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- tired — having a tire or tires.
- droopy — hanging down; sagging.
- listless — having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake.
- sluggish — indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
noun languishing
- lamentation — the act of lamenting or expressing grief.
- keening — a wailing lament for the dead.
Antonyms for languishing
adj languishing
- active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
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