English Explanatory Dictionary

languorous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. lacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical.

Pronunciation

/ˈlæŋɡərəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-languorous.wav /ˈlæŋ(ɡ)ərəs/

Word forms

languorous more languorous most languorous langorous langourous languourous

Etymology

From Middle French langoreux.

Synonyms

listless unenthusiastic adiaphroistic apathetic apathistical blasé blithe deaf cool shiftless dispassionate dull enervated gallionic halfhearted heartless impassive ineffervescible insouciant indifferent insensible jaded languid languorous Laodicean lethargic lackadaisical lotophagous lukewarm meh mopey nonchalant nonplussed otiose phlegmatic pococurante spiritless supine tepid torpid torpedinous unaroused uncaring unconcerned unimpressible uninterested unlively unmoved untouched unzealous world-weary

Related words

languid languish languor

Derived words

languorously languorousness unlanguorous
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