languidness

noun

Definition of languidnessnext
as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor the languidness of her sigh suggested that death would not be long in the coming

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for languidness
  1. weakness
  2. exhaustion
  3. fatigue
  4. languor
  5. feebleness
Noun
  • And Japan’s use of the Fed’s Foreign and International Monetary Authorities Repo Facility is actually a sign of dollar strength rather than weakness.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Evidence points to much of the monthly weakness being related to the end of major events, including the World Cup and America 250.
    — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of weakness
Noun
  • When leaders pour their love into the world outside and don't save any for themselves, the difference leads to exhaustion.
    — Gregory Stebbins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Meganalisis said the results reflect a post-disaster mood defined by anger and emotional exhaustion.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhaustion
Noun
  • That same study found users to have experienced other side effects such as nausea, flushing and fatigue.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Symptoms begin two days to two weeks after exposure and include watery diarrhea, fatigue and loss of appetite.
    — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fatigue
Noun
  • Your morning of chores or physical activity has imbued you with a sense of achievement and a faint, pleasurable languor.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Liu’s Dominique sometimes loses patience and cuts through the languor with some common sense.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of languor
Noun
  • As Kasubhai observed, despite its legal feebleness, Kennedy’s declaration and its explicit threat has had a concrete impact on the provision of gender-affirming services to American youths.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Signs of disease include warts on legs, crusty or swollen eyes, feebleness, a ruffled appearance, difficulty breathing, nasal discharge, and diarrhea.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Definition of feebleness
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“Languidness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/languidness. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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