languor
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lan·guor

noun \ˈlaŋ-gər also -ər\

Definition of LANGUOR

1
: weakness or weariness of body or mind
2
: listless indolence or inertia

Examples of LANGUOR

  1. They enjoyed the languor brought on by a hot summer afternoon.
  2. They felt an indefinable languor.

Origin of LANGUOR

Middle English, from Anglo-French langur, from Latin languor, from languēre
First Known Use: 14th century

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