languid

adjective
UK: /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd/
US: /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd/

  1. Moving or speaking slowly and with little energy, often in an attractive way.

    1. He felt languid after a big lunch.
    2. A hot day makes everyone feel languid and unwilling to move with haste or enthusiasm.

  2. Without energy or enthusiasm.

    1. The heat made me feel languid.
    2. She felt unusually languid and couldn't summon the energy to deal with her problems.

Synonyms

lethargic listless relaxed slow lazy unhurried
languid adverb

  1. In a languid manner.

    1. He moved languidly across the room.
    2. The cat stretched languidly in the sun, enjoying the warmth on its fur.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "languid" in English means: Moving or speaking slowly and with little energy, often in an attractive way., Without energy or enthusiasm..

The phonetic transcription of "languid" is /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd/ in British English and /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "languid": lethargic, listless, relaxed, slow, lazy, unhurried.

Example usage of "languid": "He felt languid after a big lunch.". More examples on the page.