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languor

/ˈlæŋɡə/ · noun

Meaning

  1. 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.
  2. Melancholy caused by lovesickness, sadness, etc.; an instance of this.
  3. Dullness, sluggishness; lack of vigour; stagnation.
  4. Listless indolence or inactivity, especially if enjoyable or relaxing; dreaminess; an instance of this.
  5. Heavy humidity and stillness of the air.
  6. Sorrow; suffering; also, enfeebling disease or illness; an instance of this.
  7. To languish.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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