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languid

[lang-gwid] / ˈlæŋ gwɪd /


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The film revels in languid establishing shots of the Santa Clara Valley, with the hilly Diablo Range in the background.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Summer was made for slow, languid days and stories that linger long after the final page.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

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

It felt natural to spend days and languid summer evenings sharing our aspirations and plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

His wife was shrill, languid, handsome and horrible.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald




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