torpid

adjective
UK: /ˈtɔː.pɪd/
US: /ˈtɔːr.pɪd/

  1. Not active or moving; lacking energy; slow and dull.

    1. The snake was torpid after its big meal, barely moving.
    2. A torpid economy struggles to create jobs and growth, hindering recovery.

  2. Inactive especially because of a reduced metabolic rate; hibernating.

    1. The bear becomes torpid during the long winter months.
    2. During the drought, the frogs remained torpid beneath the damp earth, awaiting rain.

Synonyms

sluggish dormant inactive inert lethargic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "torpid" in English means: Not active or moving; lacking energy; slow and dull., Inactive especially because of a reduced metabolic rate; hibernating..

The phonetic transcription of "torpid" is /ˈtɔː.pɪd/ in British English and /ˈtɔːr.pɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "torpid": sluggish, dormant, inactive, inert, lethargic.

Example usage of "torpid": "The snake was torpid after its big meal, barely moving.". More examples on the page.