Torpid

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔːrpɪd/

Definitions of torpid

adjective Torpid is an adjective that describes something that is inactive, sluggish, or lacking in energy or vigor.

Example Sentences

A1 The torpid bear slept through the entire winter.

A2 After a long day of hiking, I felt torpid and just wanted to rest.

B1 The torpid economy showed no signs of improvement despite government efforts.

B2 The medication made him feel torpid and drowsy, affecting his productivity at work.

C1 The torpid pace of the bureaucratic process frustrated many applicants.

C2 The company's torpid response to changing market trends led to its decline in profitability.

Examples of torpid in a Sentence

formal The torpid economy showed no signs of improvement.

informal I felt torpid after eating that huge meal.

slang I'm so torpid right now, I can barely keep my eyes open.

figurative His torpid mind struggled to grasp the complexity of the problem.

Grammatical Forms of torpid

• past tense: torpided
• plural: torpids
• comparative: more torpid
• superlative: most torpid
• present tense: torpids
• future tense: will torpid
• perfect tense: have torpided
• continuous tense: is torpiding
• singular: torpid
• positive degree: torpid
• infinitive: to torpid
• gerund: torpiding
• participle: torpided

Origin and Evolution of torpid

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'torpid' originated from the Latin word 'torpidus' which means numb or sluggish.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'torpid' has retained its meaning of being inactive or sluggish, but has also come to be used more metaphorically to describe mental or emotional states of dullness or lethargy.