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单词 languid
释义
languidlan‧guid /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/ adjective literary Word Origin
WORD ORIGINlanguid
Origin:
1500-1600 French languide, from Latin languidus, from languere; LANGUISH
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • Another couple began turning languid circles on the tiny dance floor.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
not moving quickly or not doing something quickly: · I was always one of the slowest runners in my class.· My computer’s really slow compared to the ones at school.
happening, developing, or changing slowly over a long period of time: · a gradual rise in the Earth’s temperature· I’ve noticed a gradual improvement in his work.
especially written moving or doing something slowly, especially because you are enjoying what you are doing and do not have to hurry: · a leisurely breakfast· They walked at a leisurely pace.
especially written moving or doing something in a slow and calm way, without rushing at all: · She continued to listen, seeming relaxed and unhurried.· the doctor’s calm unhurried manner
moving or reacting more slowly than usual, especially because of a loss of power or energy. Also used when business, sales, or the economy seem very slow: · The car seems rather sluggish going uphill.· The drink was making her sluggish.· the company’s sluggish performance this year· Sales have been sluggish.
moving slowly, because you feel as if you have no energy and no interest in doing anything: · She woke up feeling heavy and lethargic.· His son seemed depressed and lethargic.
literary slow and with very little energy or activity – used about people, actions, or periods of time: · She lifted her hand in a languid wave.· a long languid afternoon in the middle of summer· He was pale and had rather a languid air about him.
literary extremely slow – used especially about the speed at which something happens: · Things are changing, but at a glacial pace.
1moving slowly and involving very little energy:  He greeted Charles with a languid wave of his hand. see thesaurus at slow2slow and not involving any activity:  We spent a languid afternoon by the pool.languidly adverb
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