torpid

tor·pid

adjective \ˈtȯr-pəd\

Definition of TORPID

1

a : having lost motion or the power of exertion or feeling : dormant, numb

b : sluggish in functioning or acting <a torpid frog> <a torpid mind>

2

: lacking in energy or vigor : apathetic, dull

— tor·pid·i·ty \tȯr-ˈpi-də-tē\ noun

Examples of TORPID

1. <a torpid sloth that refused to budge off its tree branch>
2. <my tongue and throat remained torpid for a time following the endoscopy>

Origin of TORPID

Middle English, from Latin torpidus, from torpēre to be sluggish or numb; akin to Lithuanian tirpti to become numb

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to TORPID

Synonyms

dull, inert, lethargic, quiescent, sleepy, sluggish, inactive

Antonyms

active

Related Words

ambitionless, apathetic, indolent, languorous, lazy, lazyish, listless, shiftless, slack, slothful, sluggard, sluggardly; dormant, inanimate, motionless, resting, sedentary, static, still; dead; dopey (also dopy), drugged; asleep, drowsy, somnambulant; catatonic, comatose

Near Antonyms

busy, engaged, occupied, working; animated, bouncing, dynamic, energetic, kinetic, lively, peppy, perky, spirited, sprightly, springy, vigorous, vital, vivacious, zippy; assiduous, diligent, hardworking, industrious, sedulous

tor·pid

adjective \ˈtȯr-pəd\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of TORPID

: sluggish in functioning or acting : characterized by torpor

—tor·pid·i·ty \tȯr-ˈpid-ət-ē\ noun, plural tor·pid·i·ties