Languid

Pronunciation: /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Definitions of languid

adjective having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed

Example Sentences

A1 She lay on the beach in a languid manner, enjoying the warm sun.

A2 The cat stretched out in a languid pose on the windowsill.

B1 The hot weather made everyone feel languid and tired.

B2 The slow, languid movements of the dancer captivated the audience.

C1 His languid attitude towards work eventually led to his dismissal.

C2 The languid pace of life in the countryside was a welcome change for the city dwellers.

Examples of languid in a Sentence

formal The heat made her movements languid as she walked through the garden.

informal I feel so languid after staying up late last night.

slang I can't do anything today, I'm feeling so languid.

figurative The music had a languid rhythm that put everyone in a relaxed mood.

Grammatical Forms of languid

• past tense: languished
• plural: languids
• comparative: more languid
• superlative: most languid
• present tense: languishes
• future tense: will languid
• perfect tense: has languid
• continuous tense: is languiding
• singular: languid
• positive degree: languid
• infinitive: to languid
• gerund: languiding
• participle: languid

Origin and Evolution of languid

First Known Use: 1595 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'languid' originated from the Latin word 'languidus', which means faint or weak.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'languid' has come to be associated with a lack of energy or enthusiasm, as well as a sense of relaxation or laziness.