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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

Instead, Mr. Dano comes across as a parody of a languid miscreant in a campy James Bond film.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“No, we’ve got to find him guilty first,” the officer without insignia cautioned with a languid restraining wave.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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