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as in languorous
lacking bodily energy or motivation
a few languid dancers swayed about on the dance floor without much enthusiasm
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as in weak
lacking bodily strength
the tired athlete's languid movements on the tennis court
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as in leisurely
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed
the film's languid pace will not be to the taste of many moviegoers
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Recent Examples of languid
The third-highest scorer in the Premier League this season, Isak, who combines clinical finishing with a languid elegance, is already one of the world’s elite strikers.
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The languid pace of this season and bevy of characters has pushed some — including Fabian — to the show’s sidelines.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
This straightforward plot is often broken up by poetic interludes, made up of languid shots of a changing cityscape.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
Her languid demeanor, even in the face of minor entrapment, has led to plenty of laughter among viewers online.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The languid pace of this season and bevy of characters has pushed some — including Fabian — to the show’s sidelines.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
This straightforward plot is often broken up by poetic interludes, made up of languid shots of a changing cityscape.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
Her languid demeanor, even in the face of minor entrapment, has led to plenty of laughter among viewers online.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for languid
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But in many performances, much of its detail can seem puzzling or pointless—vigorous or languorous notes spinning between the overwhelming climaxes.—
David Denby,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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Steeped in the pleasantly lazy atmosphere of the title setting, the film is languorous, but not long.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
25 Jan. 2025
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Dell Technologies’ balance sheet appears relatively weak.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Meta Chief Legal Officer Jennifer Newstead called the case weak and a deterrent to tech investment in a blog post on Sunday.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The two even took a leisurely Sunday stroll around the course, savoring every moment.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Radium Performance View 4 Images Some electric skateboards are nice sedate things, designed for leisurely commutes on city sidewalks.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2025
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When intentionally chosen, the right scent can even shift your mood—lifting you out of a listless haze or helping ease a frantic pace.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Maresca’s post-match insistence that the Frenchman’s struggles are not down to a lack of effort felt as feeble and unconvincing as the sum of his contribution over 45 listless first-half minutes.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Maresca’s post-match insistence that the Frenchman’s struggles are not down to a lack of effort felt as feeble and unconvincing as the sum of his contribution over 45 listless first-half minutes.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Salvi’s wife, Kathy, current chair of the statewide GOP, has the unenviable task of trying to rebuild what is a feeble Republican Party in deep-blue Illinois.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Samsung is neck and neck with Google, but its updates are often slower and more limited on older phones.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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The slowest builder finished before the one who overslept.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Robbins was mostly Black, a place built by Black people who were tired of racial conflict in Chicago.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Was Michelle ever tired of using the vibrator all the time in the show?—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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Many said the progressive-sounding program is being pushed by indifferent state leaders and is creating lackadaisical security conditions in already dangerous work environments.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, the Knicks’ lackadaisical defense to start the game bit them in the end, as the Spurs’ Sandro Mamukelashvili hit more 3s than vowels in his last name.—
James L. Edwards III,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Languid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/languid. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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