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languid

[lang-gwid] / ˈlæŋ gwɪd /


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The film revels in languid establishing shots of the Santa Clara Valley, with the hilly Diablo Range in the background.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

The first act of “Blue Heron” allows the viewer to settle into a languid Canadian summer, slowly putting all the necessary character elements into place.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

It felt natural to spend days and languid summer evenings sharing our aspirations and plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Lord Petyr was seated on his window seat, languid and elegant in a plush plum-colored doublet and a yellow satin cape, one gloved hand resting on his knee.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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