languorous

adjective

lan·​guor·​ous ˈlaŋ-gə-rəs 

-grəs,

 also  -ə-rəs

1

: producing or tending to produce languor

a languorous climate

those hot and languorous southern days

2

: full of or characterized by languor

a languorous soak in the tub may be a rare respite for most women

—Vogue

languorously adverb

Synonyms

• enervated
• lackadaisical
• languid
• languishing
• limp
• listless
• spiritless

Choose the Right Synonym for languorous

languid, languorous, lackadaisical, listless, spiritless mean lacking energy or enthusiasm.

languid refers to an unwillingness or inability to exert oneself due to fatigue or physical weakness.

was depressed and languid for weeks after surgery

languorous suggests a dreamy boredom and delicacy that avoids unnecessary activity.

languorous cats lying in the sun

lackadaisical implies a carefree indifference marked by half-hearted efforts.

lackadaisical college seniors pretending to study

listless suggests a lack of interest caused by physical weakness or dissatisfied boredom.

listless hospital patients

listless children flipping through picture books on a rainy day

spiritless refers to a lack of animation or vigor that gives one's actions and words life.

a spiritless recital of the poem

Examples of languorous in a Sentence

the drummer's languorous playing caused the rest of the band to keep missing the beat

Recent Examples on the Web

Warfare tells the harrowing story of their rescue in real time—even though much of this movie is constructed from long, languorous takes, the film moves forward in tense fits and starts. —Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Apr. 2025

But in many performances, much of its detail can seem puzzling or pointless—vigorous or languorous notes spinning between the overwhelming climaxes. —David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025

But in many performances, much of its detail can seem puzzling or pointless—vigorous or languorous notes spinning between the overwhelming climaxes. —David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025

Steeped in the pleasantly lazy atmosphere of the title setting, the film is languorous, but not long. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1