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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
Loosely scripted and influenced by European auteurs Béla Tarr and Chantal Akerman, these films favored long, choreographed shots, languid pacing and a disregard for Hollywood conventions.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
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).
—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
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
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).
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for languid
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The album took soul and gospel cues from his first record and extended them into languorous jams.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
14 Oct. 2025
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As the days grow shorter and darker, and temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite like knowing there’s a warm, welcoming bed awaiting you at home to usher in a cozy night’s sleep, and long, languorous mornings when time allows.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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Western countries could exploit weak points in supply chains for many of Russia's advanced fighter jets, including by tightening up sanctions as Ukraine strikes Russia's industrial facilities, according to a new report.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Respiratory difficulty, constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelids and a weak and altered cry are among the symptoms of infant botulism.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Fortunately, there's usually plenty of pleasant autumn days after the first frost to tackle the remaining fall gardening tasks at a more leisurely rate.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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During November, coastal towns transform into quieter versions of themselves, offering a season for birdwatching, leisurely walks, or festivals with good music and food.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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In total, the men would spend 144 days aboard the listless vessel, until they were rescued June 15 by a Japanese fishing ship about 700 miles from Honolulu and 4,000 miles from Costa Rica.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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Ohtani—the Dodgers’ 10-year, $700 million man—came into the game with one hit in the best-of-seven series against the listless Milwaukee Brewers, who now trail 3-0 after losing, 3-1, at Dodger Stadium Thursday night.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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And honestly, what could be more feeble?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Their calculations show that a feeble interaction between the inflaton field and elementary particles called gluons would be sufficient to warm up inflation.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
27 Oct. 2025
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Hoover finished 319 yards on 34-of-50 passing, but his two turnovers were critical mistakes that led to TCU’s slow start in the first half.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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When visiting the exhibit, plan on taking your time to make the most of it, or what the American Federation of Arts calls slow looking.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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The first turned a fourth-quarter fumble into a 59-yard score when Achane burst through a tired, and seemingly defeated Buffalo defensive front and outsprinted the Bills’ entire secondary to the end zone.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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But that feels like a tired, outdated characterisation.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The illness can be dangerous or life-threatening, particularly to older adults, those with weakened immune systems and pregnant women.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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But babies, people with weakened immune systems, and those with chronic lung conditions are more likely to get seriously sick, developing illnesses like bronchiolitis or pneumonia.—
Evan Moore
November 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Languid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/languid. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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