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Languid

Definition

(literary/formal) Lacking energy or vitality; moving or speaking in a slow and relaxed way, often in a way that suggests a lack of interest or enthusiasm. Typically used to describe people, movements, or actions that convey a sense of listlessness or lethargy.

Example Sentences

1The languid summer days seemed to stretch on forever, with no end to the heat and humidity in sight.
2Her languid smile and slow, drawling voice made it difficult for her colleagues to stay focused during meetings.
3The languid pace of the novel's narrative was a deliberate choice by the author to mirror the protagonist's emotional state.
4After a few weeks of intense physical training, he felt languid and lethargic, as if his body was rebelling against the sudden exertion.
5The artist's use of languid brushstrokes and muted colors created a sense of melancholy and introspection in the painting.

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