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languor

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/ˈlæŋɡə/ English

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noun

  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.“languor of convalescence”
  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.

verb

  1. To languish.

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