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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
During moments of downtime or introspection, the film becomes languid in form, taking on a passive visual quality that even the most judicious editing can’t overcome.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
Soft textures, faded colored patterns and gentle proportions amplified the languid and rustic mood via a series of comfy cardigans and crewneck sweaters.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Each of the 67 rooms boasts charming village and serene harbor views, and some even have their own private patios to take a languid coffee in the morning.
—Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Louche, languid tailoring has become a major trend in Milan and Florence.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
Soft textures, faded colored patterns and gentle proportions amplified the languid and rustic mood via a series of comfy cardigans and crewneck sweaters.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Each of the 67 rooms boasts charming village and serene harbor views, and some even have their own private patios to take a languid coffee in the morning.
—Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Louche, languid tailoring has become a major trend in Milan and Florence.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for languid
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Such languorous scenes led one of my friends, a seasoned war reporter, to remark that the film was short on action, and its pace is undeniably slower than the typical war documentary.—
Simon Shuster,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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Steeped in the pleasantly lazy atmosphere of the title setting, the film is languorous, but not long.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
25 Jan. 2025
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Salesforce shares fell in extended trading Wednesday on mixed quarterly results and weak guidance.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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By late this evening, the winds will be significantly weaker.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Ahead of you lies a day—or a week, a summer, or a lifetime—of leisurely unwinding.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Mar. 2025
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The event should take about two hours walking at a leisurely pace.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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The result — final scores crept into the 200s during what were essentially listless scrimmages (last year's final tally was 211-186).—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Looking Ahead: After looking listless and broken for almost all of calendar year 2025, Cincinnati has ripped off a three-game winning streak to resuscitate its at-large hopes.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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When experienced all at once, these features can further shake an emerging adult’s already feeble sense of stability.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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But the currency is still weak and spending still feeble, prompting fresh debate about what actions the country’s central bank should take.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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The 2024-25 Bruins are slow, short on skill, inconsistent on defense and diminished in net.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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In the men’s draw, Daniil Medvedev, the Russian powerhouse, has been crushing it on slow courts.—
David Hochman,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Markets grow tired of tariff changes U.S. stocks tumbled Thursday on tariff flip-flop fatigue.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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Sleep deprivation comes with real costs Chronic sleep deprivation does more than leave people tired.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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Moore really sells the arc from her disappointment in Kaffee’s lackadaisical approach to the case at the film’s start to nearly fangirling over his prowess as a lawyer by the end. 7.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2025
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Joe Rogan’s Chats With Tech Moguls Rogan, known for his sprawling interests and wide array of guests, has often been criticized for his lackadaisical interviewing style and tendency to rarely push back on questionable claims.—
Dimitar 'Mix' Mihov,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Languid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/languid. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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