languid

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Synonyms: langued, anguid

Antonyms: langued, anguid

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Adjective

1. Of a person or animal, or their body functions: flagging from weakness, or inactive or weak, especially due to illness or tiredness; faint, listless.
2. Of a person or their movement: showing a dislike for physical effort; leisurely, unhurried.
3. Of a person or their actions, character, etc.: lacking drive, emotion, or enthusiasm; apathetic, listless, spiritless, unenthusiastic.
4. Of a colour: not bright; dull, muted.
5. Of an idea, writing, etc.: dull, uninteresting.
6. Of a period of time: characterized by lack of activity; pleasant and relaxed; unstressful.
7. Of a thing: lacking energy, liveliness, or strength; inactive, slow-moving, weak.
   • languid breathing languid movements

Noun

1. Synonym of languet (“a flat plate in (or opposite and below the mouth of) the pipe of an organ”).

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