languid

Meanings

• adjective

  Moving or acting slowly and lethargically

  - "The languid afternoons of summer."
  - "The languid movements of the dancer."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

exhausted , faint , listless , swear , sweer , weak , weary

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with languid
mild , wild , child , guile , pile , smile , style , wile

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Variants

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languid , languidly , languidness , languidnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French languid, from langue tongue, from lingua Latin language, from lingere to lick, soothe

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Trivia

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1. The term 'languid' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In chemistry, a languid solution is one that is slow to react or settle.

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Related Concepts

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1. lethargy: A state of sluggishness and lack of energy

2. torpor: A state of inactivity or lack of responsiveness

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Culture

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In literature, 'languid' is often used to describe the atmosphere of a scene or the demeanor of a character. In art, it can be seen in the slow, languid brushstrokes of Impressionist painters. In music, it can be found in the languid melodies of certain genres, such as blues and jazz.

How to Memorize "languid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a lazy afternoon, with people lounging in the shade and moving slowly. Imagine the feeling of lethargy and sluggishness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'languid' with the feeling of a hot, lazy day. Think of the slow, languid movements of a cat in the sun.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Languid Lions Lounging' to remember the definition of the word.

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