What does “languid” mean?
- 1
adjectiveslow and relaxed, showing little energy or effort
She gave a languid wave from her deck chair.
- 2
adjective(of weather or time) warm, still and making people feel lazy
We spent a languid afternoon by the river.
Languid at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective
- CEFR level
- C2 (proficient)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/ · LANG-gwid
How to use “languid” correctly
Literary and often pleasant. Don’t confuse with “languish” (to suffer or weaken over a long time).
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- lethargic
- listless
- relaxed
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- energetic
- brisk
Word family
- languidly
- languish
- languor
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