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Definitions

languorous

[lang-ger-uhs] / ˈlæŋ gər əs /
ADJECTIVE
languid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lackadaisical laid-back leisurely unhurried
WEAK
apathetic blah blahs comatose dopey easy energyless enervated faint feeble flagging heavy impassive inactive indifferent inert infirm languishing lazy leaden lethargic limp listless lymphatic moony nebbish phlegmatic pining sickly sleepyhead slow sluggish snoozy spiritless supine torpid unconcerned unenthusiastic uninterested weak weary wimpy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hurried

Example Sentences

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Mr. Miller, a writer of great narrative authority, specializes in historical thrillers that move at a languorous pace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

His languorous voice can tend towards the melancholy, but the lyrics are full of hope.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2024

Contrary to the stereotypes, the city’s pace can be chill, but it’s not languorous by any means.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2024

Also, Vanya is hopelessly in love with the old man’s exquisitely languorous young wife, who, reasonably enough, finds the moper pathetic.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2024

It was strange, the languorous, limp hand coming to rest at her side while her breathing was coming so quick and fast.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison