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languid

[lang-gwid] / ˈlæŋ gwɪd /


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The only major American professional sport that takes place outdoors in the summer is a suitably languid and loose-limbed affair.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 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

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

The languid socks-down, heads-up, high-speed look - akin to star France wing Damian Penaud - is now being matched with a glorious strike rate.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

That, stirred with languid pulses of the oar,

From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton