languid

Example Sentences

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Dave Shaw, 37, of Dave’s Walks has silently led me on languid explorations of the United Kingdom; across the cobblestone causeway to Cornwall’s St. Michael’s Mount, and along the clifftops of North Devon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Editors spend the languid first episode trying to give each new cast member enough time to stand out, but only Venus, Marcus, Chris and Kim have what it takes to become America’s Next Top Trainwreck.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025

Swann was lofted over long-off for six by a languid swish of Agar's blade.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

Wharton's loping, languid style may sometimes disguise a classy, fiercely competitive midfielder, but his England breakthrough has not arrived, despite going to Germany as part of Southgate's Euro 2024 squad.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

Mrs. Roach held out a languid fin, sighed emphatically and said, “Ah, doctor, so you’ve come at last?”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White