Meaning & use
languid
Lacking energy or vitality; moving or acting in a slow, relaxed way.
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They spent a languid afternoon lying in hammocks by the lake.
The heat made everyone feel languid and unwilling to move.
A note on using this word
Languid can describe pleasant relaxation, as with a lazy afternoon, or unwelcome weariness, depending on context.
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