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as in languorous
lacking bodily energy or motivation
a few languid dancers swayed about on the dance floor without much enthusiasm
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as in weak
lacking bodily strength
the tired athlete's languid movements on the tennis court
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as in leisurely
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed
the film's languid pace will not be to the taste of many moviegoers
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Recent Examples of languid
The languid trip takes roughly two hours round-trip and costs approximately $19 (¥2,820); for a shorter ride of around 50 minutes round-trip, hop off in Kuronagi (US$11/¥1,660).
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Rob Goss, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Compared with Lali, who has symmetrical posture and fluid movements, Nini is like an elderly, arthritic human—crooked, rigid, languid, tense.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
That gave me time to freshen up and explore before meeting up with my friend Jacqueline for our first languid meal of the day.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
To the right, a huge osprey took off from a telephone pole with a few languid flaps of its dark wings.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
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Rob Goss, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Compared with Lali, who has symmetrical posture and fluid movements, Nini is like an elderly, arthritic human—crooked, rigid, languid, tense.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
That gave me time to freshen up and explore before meeting up with my friend Jacqueline for our first languid meal of the day.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
To the right, a huge osprey took off from a telephone pole with a few languid flaps of its dark wings.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for languid
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The prevailing trend, and antidote to turbulent, ever-changing times, was rather zen, languorous and quieting.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Sep. 2025
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And throughout a 100-minute show, Cain recounted the story of a preacher’s daughter through wailing vocals, haunting drones, and meditative, languorous chants.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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Stevenson has become more intentional with his efforts to understand offensive concepts and routes and the ways opposing teams often attack his weak spots.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But this weaker god jumped in without hesitation and was gifted the ability to become Tonatiuh, the sun.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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For an extra touch of exclusivity, guests can book private outings on the resort’s 34-foot Hinckley Picnic Boat — ideal for sunset cruises or a leisurely day on the water.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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From here, enjoy a leisurely drive along iconic Skyline Drive, which winds 101 miles along the park’s ridgeline.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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His at-bats over the past two weeks often looked listless.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Hiring was listless across most sectors, especially white-collar industries where activity was flat in August, according to Tuesday’s report.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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This is a good spot for them, though, as Josh Allen will have a lot of time against a feeble Patriots pass rush, and some people might think the Patriots’ 42-13 win over the Panthers actually means something.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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In this scheme, free will was feeble, and sin could be blamed on dark forces inhabiting the body.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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The episodes feel choppy, hardly letting anything land, yet still feeling slow.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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The crowd, quietening into a slow clap with the moment building, burst into a celebration.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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More pertinently, if Iroegbunam or Gueye tired or did not screen passes correctly (shown below), Rogers and Emiliano Buendia had huge spaces to receive and turn, owing to Everton’s deep centre-backs refusing to step out.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad may be contaminated by bacteria listeria monocytogenes, which can cause fatal infections in children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems, according to a news release from Kroger.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Listeria infection, or listeriosis, is most likely to sicken pregnant people and newborns, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Languid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/languid. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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