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View usage for: (tɔːʳpɪd) adjectiveIf you are torpid, you are mentally or physically inactive, especially because you are feeling lazy or sleepy. [formal]Synonyms: inactive, lazy, sluggish, languid More Synonyms of torpid torpid in British English (ˈtɔːpɪd) adjective1. apathetic, sluggish, or lethargic 2. (of a hibernating animal) dormant; having greatly reduced metabolic activity 3. unable to move or feel Derived forms torpidity (torˈpidity) or rare torpidness (ˈtorpidness) noun torpidly (ˈtorpidly) adverb Word origin C17: from Latin torpidus, from torpēre to be numb, motionless torpid in American English (ˈtɔrpɪd) adjective1. a. having lost temporarily all or part of the power of sensation or motion, as a hibernating animal; dormant b. sluggish in functioning 2. slow and dull; apathetic Derived forms torpidity (torˈpidity) noun or ˈtorpidness torpidly (ˈtorpidly) adverb Word origin L torpidus < torpere, to be numb or torpid < IE *( s) terp- < base *( s) ter-, to be stiff > stare, starve Examples of 'torpid' in a sentencetorpid Definition sluggish or dull He led a lazy, torpid life at the weekends. Synonyms motionless slow-moving lymphatic languorous benumbed fainéant Additional synonymsMany people feel apathetic about the candidates in both parties. Synonyms uninterested, passive, indifferent, sluggish, unmoved, stoic, stoical, unconcerned, listless, cold, cool, impassive, unresponsive, phlegmatic, unfeeling, unemotional, torpid, emotionless, insensibleDefinition feeling sleepy He felt pleasantly drowsy. Synonyms sleepy, tired, lethargic, heavy, nodding, dazed, dozy, comatose, dopey (slang), half asleep, somnolent, torpidDefinition not lively or energetic We all feel dull and sleepy between 1 and 3pm. Synonyms lifeless, dead, heavy, slow, indifferent, sluggish, insensitive, apathetic, listless, unresponsive, passionless, insensible- torment
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Additional synonymsDefinition lazy indolent teenagers who won't lift a finger to help Synonyms lazy, slack, idle, slow, sluggish, inactive, inert, languid, lethargic, listless, lackadaisical, torpid, good-for-nothing, workshy, slothful (formal), lumpish, fainéant Definition inactive or lifeless He covered the inert body with a blanket Synonyms inactive, still, motionless, dead, passive, slack, static, dormant, lifeless, leaden, immobile, inanimate, unresponsive, unmoving, quiescent, torpid, unreactive, slumberous (poetic) Definition lazy and careless in a dreamy way Dr. Jonsen seemed a little lackadaisical at times. Synonyms lazy, lethargic, indifferent, idle, abstracted, limp, dreamy, inert, languid, apathetic, listless, indolent, languorous, enervated, spiritless, half-arsed (British, slang), half-assed (US, Canadian, slang), half-heartedDefinition lacking energy He's a large languid man with a round and impassive face. Synonyms inactive, lazy, indifferent, lethargic, weary, sluggish, inert, uninterested, listless, unenthusiastic, languorous, lackadaisical, torpid, spiritlessDefinition moving in a sluggish manner We would have a lazy lunch and then lie on the beach in the sun. Synonyms lethargic, languorous, slow-moving, languid, sleepy, sluggish, drowsy, somnolent, torpidHe felt too miserable and lethargic to get dressed. Synonyms sluggish, slow, lazy, sleepy, heavy, dull, indifferent, debilitated, inactive, inert, languid, apathetic, drowsy, listless, comatose, stupefied, unenthusiastic, somnolent, torpid, slothful (formal), enervated, unenergetic Definition lacking interest or energy He was listless and pale and wouldn't eat. Synonyms languid, sluggish, lifeless, lethargic, heavy, limp, vacant, indifferent, languishing, inert, apathetic, lymphatic, impassive, supine, indolent, torpid, inattentive, enervated, spiritless, mopish Definition deprived of feeling through cold, shock, or fear His legs felt numb and his toes ached. Synonyms unfeeling, dead, frozen, paralysed, insensitive, deadened, immobilized, torpid, insensible, benumbedDefinition not taking an active part He took a passive role in the interview. Synonyms inactive, inert, uninvolved, non-participating Definition lazy and unwilling to work He was not slothful: he had been busy all night. Synonyms lazy, idle, inactive, indolent, do-nothing (informal), slack, sluggish, inert, skiving (British, slang), torpid, good-for-nothing, workshy, fainéant Additional synonymsDefinition (of business) not busy Island life is too slow for her liking. Synonyms dull, quiet, boring, dead, tame, slack, sleepy, sluggish, tedious, stagnant, unproductive, inactive, one-horse (informal), uneventful, uninteresting, wearisome, dead-and-alive (British), unprogressive Definition lacking energy feeling sluggish and lethargic after a big meal Synonyms inactive, slow, lethargic, listless, heavy, dull, lifeless, inert, slow-moving, unresponsive, phlegmatic, indolent, torpid, slothful (formal) Definition drowsy The sedative makes people very somnolent. Synonyms sleepy, drowsy, dozy, comatose, nodding off (informal), torpid, half-awake, heavy-eyed Definition unsuccessful or dull from lack of change or development Mass movements are often a factor in the awakening of stagnant societies. Synonyms inactive, declining, stagnating, flat, slow, depressed, sluggish, slow-moving |