languid

[lang-gwid] / ˈlæŋ gwɪd /

ADJECTIVE

drooping, dull, listless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lackadaisical laid-back languorous lazy leisurely lethargic sluggish unhurried

WEAK

apathetic blah blahs comatose dopey easy energyless enervated faint feeble heavy impassive inactive indifferent inert infirm languishing leaden limp moony nebbish phlegmatic pining sickly sleepyhead slow snoozy spiritless supine torpid unconcerned unenthusiastic uninterested weak weary wimpy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

active energetic hard-working hurried lively

WEAK

alert animated spirited vivacious

Example Sentences

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They later reconnected and launched their company in 2019, with one goal: Help kick-start languid geothermal exploration.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Not great,” Autumn replies, before taking her sword from Woo and slicing down another languid strand of webbing.

From Literature

The result is something that tastes like how a heat wave feels — languid, briny and deeply satisfying.

From Salon

Now, shaken from a reverie, reality collides with illusion at the languid pace of a stream.

From Salon

Punctuated by languid guitar lines, this sadder-than-sad gem creates the perfect backdrop for her gorgeous voice to shine through.

From Los Angeles Times

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