languidly
Example Sentences
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Originally painted with one strap languidly falling from the shoulder, Sargent’s portrait created a stir in late-1800s Paris.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
Children sit in the shade and play languidly with rocks.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2023
In front of photographer Sam Muller’s delicate lens, Cepeda and Aikens sipped on bubby while languidly exploring the massive house.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2023
The first came in Brazil's opening group game against Czechoslovakia when Pele, from several yards inside the centre circle in his own half, received the ball languidly then spotted keeper Ivo Viktor off his line.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2022
He sucked languidly, one bone after another, and did not bother to tone down the slurpy sounds his mouth made.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing languidly
The Great Gatsby
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The Sun Also Rises
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Selection Vocabulary 3, Unit 1
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