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languishing

lan·guish·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lang-gwi-shing]
    • /ˈlæŋ gwɪ ʃɪŋ/
    • /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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Synonyms 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.

adjective languishing

  • weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
  • pensive — dreamily or wistfully thoughtful: a pensive mood.

Antonyms for languishing

adj languishing

  • active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.

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