languor
/ˈlæŋɡə/ · noun
Meaning
- A state of the body or mind caused by exhaustion or disease and characterized by a languid or weary feeling; lassitude; an instance of this.
- Melancholy caused by lovesickness, sadness, etc.; an instance of this.
- Dullness, sluggishness; lack of vigour; stagnation.
- Listless indolence or inactivity, especially if enjoyable or relaxing; dreaminess; an instance of this.
- Heavy humidity and stillness of the air.
- Sorrow; suffering; also, enfeebling disease or illness; an instance of this.
- To languish.
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