languidly
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Originally painted with one strap languidly falling from the shoulder, Sargent’s portrait created a stir in late-1800s Paris.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
One raises a knee as a toe languidly stirs the air.
From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2023
The first came in Brazil's opening group game against Czechoslovakia when Pele, from several yards inside the centre circle in his own half, received the ball languidly then spotted keeper Ivo Viktor off his line.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2022
Dressed in an array of colorful but casual shorts, unitards, pants and T-shirts, they moved languidly to haunting string music.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2022
Lord Ingram flirted with Amy Eshton; Louisa played and sang to and with one of the Messrs. Lynn; and Mary Ingram listened languidly to the gallant speeches of the other.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
Vocabulary lists containing languidly
The Great Gatsby
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The Sun Also Rises
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Selection Vocabulary 3, Unit 1
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