LANGUID

How it’s pronounced

Definition:

Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow, relaxed, or weak.

Synonyms: 

Lethargic, Lazy, Sluggish

Antonyms: 

Energetic, Vigorous, Alert

Examples:

• The cat gave a languid blink that said, “Go fetch it yourself, human.”

• His workout consisted of one languid stretch and a two-hour nap.

Etymology:

From Latin languidus meaning “faint, weak,” from languere, “to be weak or fatigued.” It’s a word that practically melts on the page.

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