as in languid
lacking bodily energy or motivation
the drummer's languorous playing caused the rest of the band to keep missing the beat
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Recent Examples of languorous
Warfare tells the harrowing story of their rescue in real time—even though much of this movie is constructed from long, languorous takes, the film moves forward in tense fits and starts.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
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
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
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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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
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
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for languorous
Adjective
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At its heart lies a cauldron-style swimming pool, softly lit by floating lanterns and flanked by royal loungers that invite hours of languid repose.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Keep to the languid vibe alive with beaded jewelry and something crochet.—
Kerry Pieri,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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But more than any event other than the multiple indictments, DeSantis’s White House bid lit a fire under Trump and his initially listless campaign.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
2 July 2025
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Mackey, raven-haired and listless in a bikini top and cigarette in hand, is camera-genic enough to make for an appealing heroine.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Former Memphis assistant Scoonie Penn recalled Brooks delivering a hard foul during a lackadaisical practice.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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With so much to do, and with a lackadaisical sense of urgency, each area is filled with gleeful distractions.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Already, 47% of clinicians report that being tired has impacted their abilities to treat patients.—
Victoria Feng,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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His legs are going to be a little tired, as to be expected.—
Roderick Boone
Updated July 11,
Charlotte Observer,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The Senators looked spiritless days ago in their building Saturday night ahead of Game 4.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Amid the spiritless spirits and a bevy of alcohol-free wines, ciders, and beers, luxury sparkling teas are comfortably the most exciting emerging trend in the low and no-alcohol sphere.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pop music, like the rest of American society, has reached the exhausted endpoint of the taboo-litigation mania that’s marred the past decade of our national life.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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You’re exhausted in the morning and energized by the afternoon.—
Kelly Stiefel Arias,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Usyk and Dubois have some work to do to save a pretty sleepy event in London.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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At the time, Positano was still a sleepy fishing village.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Sophie ends the call before pushing Kyle’s limp body over the side of the cliff.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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So, if a shark goes limp in one of these spots, especially upside down, it could get stuck or injured.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Languorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/languorous. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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