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languidly

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a languid manner, without force or effort, in a manner requiring little energy or exertion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He languidly waved his limp wrist, glad to see us, but not wanting to expend the energy to let us know that.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a languid and lethargic manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the men languidly put on their jackets

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin languidusder. Middle French languidebor. Latin languidusbor. English languid Middle English -ly English -ly English languidly From languid + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: lànguidament — in a languid manner
  • Italian: languidamente — in a languid manner
  • Portuguese: languidamente — in a languid manner
  • Spanish: lánguidamente — in a languid manner