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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He may have a laid-back attitude and a languid playing style, but behind the calm exterior there is a steely determination.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 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

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

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

The collection is rounded out by “Inyo,” which features a series of spaghetti western-related tracks, and “Twilight Hours,” with its languid cinematic soundscapes.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2025

The animals were larger than I expected, languid and sinewy, their tails flicking as they monitored our approach.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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