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languorous

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈlæŋɡərəs/

KK: /ˈlæŋɡərəs/

adjective
Definition

Feeling weak or tired, often in a dreamy or relaxed way; lacking energy or vitality.


Example

After a long day at work, she felt languorous and just wanted to relax on the couch.


Conversation
Sloth A
How was your weekend?
Sloth B
It was pretty languorous, to be honest.
Sloth A
That sounds nice, sometimes a lazy weekend is just what you need.
Sloth B
Exactly! I enjoyed just lounging around without any plans.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
languid
lethargic
sluggish
Antonyms
energetic
vivacious
active
Root Explanation

Languorous → It is formed from "languor" (from Latin "languor", meaning weakness or faintness) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of). The word "languorous" describes a state of being full of weakness or a dreamy, lazy feeling.

Memory Tip

Think of 'languor' as a feeling of weakness or faintness, and remember that 'languorous' means full of that dreamy, lazy sensation.

Visually Confused Words
plangorous
clangorous
lagurus
anurous
sanguivorous
clangorously
lanigerous
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