Languid
Languid /ˈlæŋ.gwɪd/ (adj)
lacking enough energy, sluggish, phlegmatic, idle, lethargic, unhurried, relaxed, lax, leisurely, droopy, slothful:
Languid in context
John responded to our call languidly after he had received some anesthetic drug.
My father frowns upon languid people, and so do I.
On a hot summer afternoon, the park was filled with the languid movements of people seeking respite from the relentless heat. Children played half-heartedly, their energy sapped by the sweltering sun, while adults lounged on benches and blankets, enjoying the languid pace of the day. Even the breeze seemed to carry a languid quality, gently rustling the leaves in a slow, soothing manner that matched the unhurried atmosphere. The entire scene radiated a sense of peaceful lethargy, as everyone embraced the slower rhythms of a lazy summer day.
Antonyms
active, energetic, lively
Parts of speech
- Adverb: languidly
- Noun: languidness
