languid

Example Sentences

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Summer was made for slow, languid days and stories that linger long after the final page.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Mr. Brownlee’s tenor proved rock-solid in Arturo’s demanding music, from his exquisitely relaxed, almost languid opening aria, “A te, o cara,” to some punishing high Fs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 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

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

She had a Moorish, languid, and abundant air about her, which induced repose and trust.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende