languid

[lang-gwid] / ˈlæŋ gwɪd /

ADJECTIVE

drooping, dull, listless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lackadaisical laid-back languorous lazy leisurely lethargic sluggish unhurried

WEAK

apathetic blah blahs comatose dopey easy energyless enervated faint feeble heavy impassive inactive indifferent inert infirm languishing leaden limp moony nebbish phlegmatic pining sickly sleepyhead slow snoozy spiritless supine torpid unconcerned unenthusiastic uninterested weak weary wimpy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

active energetic hard-working hurried lively

WEAK

alert animated spirited vivacious

Example Sentences

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The jury still seems out on the gifted Crystal Palace midfielder with the languid style.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

They later reconnected and launched their company in 2019, with one goal: Help kick-start languid geothermal exploration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Swann was lofted over long-off for six by a languid swish of Agar's blade.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

Now, shaken from a reverie, reality collides with illusion at the languid pace of a stream.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

He approached Harry himself, came so close that Harry could see the usually languid, pale face in sharp detail even through his swollen eyes.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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