languid
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Summer was made for slow, languid days and stories that linger long after the final page.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
He may have a laid-back attitude and a languid playing style, but behind the calm exterior there is a steely determination.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Dave Shaw, 37, of Dave’s Walks has silently led me on languid explorations of the United Kingdom; across the cobblestone causeway to Cornwall’s St. Michael’s Mount, and along the clifftops of North Devon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
The collection is rounded out by “Inyo,” which features a series of spaghetti western-related tracks, and “Twilight Hours,” with its languid cinematic soundscapes.
From Salon • Jun. 24, 2025
“He put his name down for three dances, and I suppose he’s coming for them. What a bore!” said Meg, assuming a languid air which amused Laurie immensely.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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