languid

Definitions


[ˈlaŋɡwɪd], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a person, manner, or gesture) having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort
(e.g: his languid demeanour irritated her)

- weak or faint from illness or fatigue
(e.g: she was pale, languid, and weak, as if she had delivered a child)


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Origin:
late 16th century (in languid): from French languide or Latin languidus, from languere (see languish)




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