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How to pronounce “languid

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Pronunciation guide for languid

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of languid with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
A librarian's case against overdue book finesI am also unflappable, languid, stoic,
Definition summary
Of a person or animal, or their body functions: flagging from weakness, or inactive or weak, especially due to illness or tiredness; faint, listless.

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How to pronounce languid

A librarian's case against overdue book fines

I am also unflappable, languid, stoic,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “languid

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Of a person or animal, or their body functions: flagging from weakness, or inactive or weak, especially due to illness or tiredness; faint, listless.
  • Of a person or their movement: showing a dislike for physical effort; leisurely, unhurried.
  • Of a person or their actions, character, etc.: lacking drive, emotion, or enthusiasm; apathetic, listless, spiritless, unenthusiastic.
  • Of a colour: not bright; dull, muted.
  • Of an idea, writing, etc.: dull, uninteresting.
  • Of a period of time: characterized by lack of activity; pleasant and relaxed; unstressful.
  • Of a thing: lacking energy, liveliness, or strength; inactive, slow-moving, weak.
  • [Noun]
  • Synonym of languet (“a flat plate in (or opposite and below the mouth of) the pipe of an organ”).

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