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languishment

lan·guish·ment
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lang-gwish-muh nt]
    • /ˈlæŋ gwɪʃ mənt/
    • /ˈlæŋgwɪʃmənt /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lang-gwish-muh nt]
    • /ˈlæŋ gwɪʃ mənt/

Definitions of languishment word

  • noun languishment the act or state of languishing. 1
  • noun languishment a languishing expression. 1
  • noun languishment The state of languishing. 1
See all 3 definitions of languishment

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Origin of languishment

First appearance:

before 1535
One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1535-45; languish + -ment

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Parts of speech for Languishment

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Languishment

languishment popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for languishment

noun languishment

  • fatigue — weariness from bodily or mental exertion.
  • boredom — Boredom is the state of being bored.
  • tedium — the quality or state of being wearisome; irksomeness; tediousness.
  • languor — lack of energy or vitality; sluggishness.
  • lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
All 9 Synonyms of languishment

Antonyms for languishment

noun languishment

  • vigor — active strength or force.
  • liveliness — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
  • energy — The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
  • excitement — A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
  • vigour — active strength or force.
All 5 Antonyms of languishment

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