languid
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Or their body functions: flagging from weakness, or inactive or weak.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlæŋɡwəd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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adjective
Of a person or animal, or their body functions: flagging from weakness, or inactive or weak, especially due to illness or tiredness; faint, listless.
Of a person or their actions, character, etc.: lacking drive, emotion, or enthusiasm; apathetic, listless, spiritless, unenthusiastic.
Of a thing: lacking energy, liveliness, or strength; inactive, slow-moving, weak.
Of a person or their movement: showing a dislike for physical effort; leisurely, unhurried.
Of a period of time: characterized by lack of activity; pleasant and relaxed; unstressful.
Of a colour: not bright; dull, muted.
noun
Synonym of languet ("a flat plate in (or opposite and below the mouth of) the pipe of an organ").
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This meaning: Of a person or animal, or their body functions: flagging from weakness, or inactive or weak, especially due to illness or tiredness; faint, listless.
Used this way, languid is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It turns up most in medicine or healthcare contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Medicine/healthcare
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