languorous

adjective
UK: /ˈlæŋ.ɡwər.əs/
US: /ˈlæŋ.ɡwər.əs/

  1. Lacking energy or enthusiasm; slow and relaxed.

    1. The cat stretched in a languorous way in the sun.
    2. A languorous sigh escaped her lips as she sank into the comfortable armchair after a long day.

  2. Suggesting or characterized by tiredness or inactivity; dreamy.

    1. It was a hot, languorous summer afternoon.
    2. The painting captured the languorous beauty of the reclining figure, bathed in soft light.

Synonyms

relaxed sluggish listless dreamy lazy placid lethargic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "languorous" in English means: Lacking energy or enthusiasm; slow and relaxed., Suggesting or characterized by tiredness or inactivity; dreamy..

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

Synonyms for "languorous": relaxed, sluggish, listless, dreamy, lazy, placid, lethargic.

Example usage of "languorous": "The cat stretched in a languorous way in the sun.". More examples on the page.