Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for languid. Search instead for langui.
Definitions

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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