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languor

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈlæŋɡər/

KK: /ˈlæŋɡər/

noun
Definition

A state of feeling tired, weak, or lazy, often accompanied by a dreamy or relaxed mood.


Example

After a long day at work, I sank into the couch, feeling a sense of languor wash over me.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever felt that sweet languor on a hot summer day?
Sloth B
Absolutely! It makes you want to just relax and do nothing.
Sloth A
Right? I love how everything feels so slow and peaceful.
Sloth B
Yeah, it’s the perfect time for a nap or just lounging around.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lassitude
torpor
sloth
Antonyms
energy
vigor
activity
Root Explanation

Languor → It originates from Latin 'languor' (meaning weakness or faintness), derived from 'languere' (meaning to be weak or faint). The word describes a state of weakness or fatigue, often associated with a lack of energy or vitality.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for weakness ('languere') to remember that 'languor' refers to a state of weakness or fatigue.

Visually Confused Words
plangor
clangor
angor
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