Word meaning
languid
adjective · LANG-gwid
What does languid mean?
Languid means relaxed and slow; lacking energy.
Languid in a sentence
“We spent a languid afternoon by the pool.”
Synonyms for languid
- leisurely
- unhurried
- listless
Where does languid come from?
From Latin languere, "to be faint."
How to remember languid
- Say it out loud a few times: LANG-gwid.
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